Plus A (different) sample question & answer CCOT essay Plus A (different) sample question & answer

Read Question carefully! Analyze the social and economic transformations that occurred in the Atlantic world as a result of new contacts among Western Europe, Africa and the Americas from 1492-1750.

Clearly note time, place, categories 1492 (why?) – 1750 Western Europe, Africa, Americas Social, economic

Thesis Must be explicit, address all parts of the question (including time period) with an argument / answer NOT just a restatement of question! Try to put full thesis in introduction (although AP readers don’t require it)

To what extent does this thesis fulfill the requirements?

Essay body – Bake the cake Addresses all parts of the question though not necessarily evenly or thoroughly (2 or 1)

Substantiates thesis with appropriate historical evidence (2 or 1) Generalizations should be backed up by reference to people, places, dates, events, etc. [never use etc] ALL parts of the question require evidence

To what extent does the essay fulfill the core requirements? Evidence To what extent does the essay fulfill the core requirements? How many pieces of CORRECT information are included?

Uses relevant world historical context to explain change /continuity over time Global historical context – connections between areas, relation to other, similar events/changes

World historical context What examples of “world/global historical context” are included in this essay?

Analyzes the PROCESS of change over time… Explain how/why the change occurred Analyze the process by which the change developed

Where and how does the essay analyze a process? Analysis Where and how does the essay analyze a process?

Icing: - beyond the core scoring Pays attention to sequence of change Analyzes cause and effect Isn’t weaker on one category – shows solid knowledge on all Provides exceptional amount of historical evidence

Links to other relevant events as support also Something exceptional… More icing… Links to other relevant events as support also Something exceptional…

Change words new, novel, fresh, different, transmitted, introduced, initiated, brought in, instituted, started, then set up, brought an alteration to, exchanged, broke the pattern of interaction, began, transformed, modified, altered

Continuity words non-stop, remained, unremitting, permanent, consistently, constant, unbroken, lasting, enduring, uninterrupted, continuously, maintained, didn't change, persisted, continued, remained steady

Read Question carefully! Describe and analyze the cultural, economic and political impact of Islam on ONE of the following regions between 1000 CE and 1750 CE. Be sure to discuss a continuity as well as changes.

Clearly note time, place, categories 1000CE – 1750CE Place CHOICES (only one!!!): WEST AFRICA SOUTH ASIA EUROPE Cultural, economic, political

Sample question Analyze the changes and continuities in commerce in the Indian Ocean region from 650 C.E. to 1750 C.E

Thesis Must be explicit, address all parts of the question (including time period) with an argument / answer NOT just a restatement of question!

To what extent does this thesis fulfill the requirements? It fulfills the basic core requirements, but is not analytical. [no icing for thesis]

Try to put full thesis in introduction (although AP readers don’t require it) Essay body must also address all parts of the question although not necessarily evenly

Does this essay address all parts of the question? How is the essay organized?

Substantiates thesis with appropriate historical evidence Generalizations should be backed up by reference to people, places, dates, events, etc. [never use etc] ALL parts of the question require evidence

Evidence To what extent does the essay fulfill the core requirements? How many pieces of CORRECT information are included? Around 10?

Uses relevant world historical context to explain change /continuity over time Global historical context – connections between areas, relation to other, similar events/changes

World historical context What examples of “world/global historical context” are included in this essay?

Analyzes the PROCESS of change over time… Explain how/why the change occurred Analyze the process by which the change developed

Where and how does the essay analyze a process of change? Analysis Where and how does the essay analyze a process of change?

Continuity What remained more or less constant/ the same from before the beginning of the time period though until the end (within the categories)

Does the essay effectively address an appropriate continuity?

Icing: - beyond the core scoring Pays attention to sequence of change Analyzes cause and effect Isn’t weaker on one category – shows solid knowledge on all Provides exceptional amount of historical evidence

Links to other relevant events as support also Something exceptional… More icing… Links to other relevant events as support also Something exceptional… Does this essay have icing?

Continuity words non-stop, remained, unremitting, permanent, consistently, constant, unbroken, lasting, enduring, uninterrupted, continuously, maintained, didn't change, persisted, continued, remained steady

Change words new, novel, fresh, different, transmitted, introduced, initiated, brought in, instituted, started, then set up, brought an alteration to, exchanged, broke the pattern of interaction, began, transformed, modified, altered