F ree R esponse Q uestions AP European History Helix High School

The Directions You are to answer ONE question from the questions below. Make your selection carefully, choosing the question that you are best prepared to answer thoroughly in the time permitted. You should spend 5 minutes organizing or outlining your answer. Write your answer to the question on the lined pages of the Section II Free-Response booklet, making sure to indicate the question you are answering by writing the appropriate question number at the top of the each page.

The Prompt Analyze the aims, methods, and “degree of success” of the Catholic Reformation (Counter-Reformation) in the sixteenth century. Academic Vocabulary Content Vocabulary you must know!! Time Period = 1500 C.E- to 1599 C.E.

Scores for the Essay All essays will be read and given a score. The score awarded will be any where from 0 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest) 9-6 = Stronger 5-4 = Mixed 3-0 = Weaker

Score of (In General) Has a clear, well developed thesis Is well organized Addresses the question Supports the thesis with specific evidence

9 or 8 (Specifically) Fully engages with the terms of the question, explicitly linking aims, methods, and degree of success of the Catholic Reformation (Counter Reformation) Analysis recognizes complexity of issues and events (e.g. doctrinal, political, military) Discussion is drawn from the 16th century and the context of the Catholic Reformation (Counter-Reformation) 7 or 6 (Specifically) Fully engages with the terms of the question Links aims, methods, and degree of success with minimal conflation of terms Analyzes issues and events (e.g. doctrinal, political, military) Discussion is drawn from the 16th century and the context of the Catholic Reformation (Counter-Reformation)

5 or 4 (Specifically) Addresses all parts of the question, perhaps in general terms. May conflate aims and methods or fail to distinguish adequately between the two. Discussion may be more descriptive than analytical May contain factual errors (chronology, events, etc.) that affect interpretation. Contains a thesis, perhaps superficial or simplistic Uneven response to the question’s terms May contain errors, factual or interpretive. 5 or 4 (In General)

Score of 3-0 (In General) Thesis is confused, absent, or merely restates the question. Misconstrues the the question or omits major tasks. May contain major errors.

3-2 (Specifically) Responds to the question with a description of the causes of the protestant reformation or the status of the Catholic Church. Essay describes events only with superficial analysis. May not address all parts of the question. May contain serious errors of fact or interpretation. 1-0 (Specifically) May attempt to address the question but fails to do so. May not contain specific evidence. May contain significant errors of fact or interpretation.

Homework Carefully read each of three included essays (3A, 3C, and 3E…one at a time) Use the “rubric” (we discussed in class) Award each essay a score of 0 to 9 Write a thorough and detailed explanation of why you awarded each of the scores (SEE THE NEXT TWO SLIDES)

This essay has a clear, analytical thesis that addresses aims, methods, and degrees of success. The discussion of the Council of Trent shows a depth of understanding. The student explains methods and analyzes success. There is a limited discussion and analysis of the role of the Jesuits, preventing the essay from receiving a 9. (Score 8) For Example (not one of your essays to read)

This essay contains a weak and confused start, but identifies the aim of the Catholic Reformation reforms and methods (new orders, reinstating doctrine). There are errors of fact and interpretation in the treatment of Augsburg, but the discussion of the Council of Trent is more solid. The essay is descriptive regarding the new orders, but there is minimal linkage explaining how the creation of new orders occurred. (Score 5) For Example…another example (not one of your essays to read)

Homework (continued) Carefully each essay (3A, 3C, and 3E) Use the “rubric” (we discussed in class) Award each essay a score of 0 to 9 Write a thorough and detailed explanation of why you awarded each of the scores This assignment is due at our next class meeting It is imperative you completely finish this on time and are ready for class, therefore you may not use a Golden Ticket on this assignment.