1. FQ: How can I revise my Political Systems Thematic Essay?
Do Now
Examine the Thematic Essay Rubric
What are the main differences that separate a level 2 and a level 4 essay according to the thematic rubric?
What is the difference between a DBQ and Thematic Essay Question?
What are you still unclear or not understanding about the thematic essay rubric? Words or concepts?
Agenda
10 min: Do Now
20 min: Anchor Essay Peer Review
30 min: Revise Thematic Essay (Peer Edit)

2. Thematic Essay: Political Systems
Theme: Political Systems
Political systems have affected the history and culture of nations and societies
Task:
Choose two different political systems and for each • Describe the characteristics of the political system • Discuss how the political system has affected the history or culture of a specific nation or society

3. Anchor Essay Peer Review
Directions: As a group read, discuss, and reflect on the elements found in the anchor essay
Complete the Anchor Essay observation sheet
Decide what grade the essay should receive
Provide suggestions to any errors your group observes in the essay.
Suggested Role: Scribe (during the discussion)- then everyone copies the notes

4. Class Activity: Peer Edit
15 min: Peer Review- Select a partner at your table and complete the following things
Read the essay
As you read record your observations on the worksheet. Add comments
Decide a score of the essay- Use your Thematic Essay scoring rubric
Share the feedback with your partner
15 min: Menu Options
Option 1: Conduct more research to find information to add to the essay
Option 2: Begin revising the essay

5. Homework Using the comments re-write your essay to score a level 5.
Hand in both the draft and the final re-write. Label on top of the essay “draft” and “final essay”. Also include the peer feedback sheet.
Note: Your essay should not look the same for both draft and final essay (this would mean you did not complete the assignment).