1. The essay chart is on the next page. Print it out and complete it. ESSAY: How does the history of the Christian World in the post-classical era compare with that of T’ang and Song Dynasty China? 1 st. Complete essay organizational chart. 2 nd. Write your essay. Remember to include: thesis, body paragraphs (with claim, evidence and analysis of evidence), closing paragraph with sums on the points you make in your essay. 3 rd. Staple your organizational chart to the front of your essay. Essays should be typed or very neatly written in pen. Assignment—due Monday 4-27-15

2. BP Themes #1#2#3 Direct Comparison EvidenceE1:E2: AnalysisA1:A2: Thesis: Thesis: Remember include BP themes, region(s), era, a direct comparison and a conclusion. How does the history of the Christian World in the post-classical era compare with that of T’ang and Song Dynasty China?

3. 36 POINT RUBRIC—27 points (charts) + 9 points (essays) CATEGORYPOINT VALUETOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS ESSAY CHARTS— total 27 points Body Paragraph Themes1 point each3 points (3/3) Body Paragraph Claims—Direct Comparisons 1 point each3 points (3/3) Evidence1 point each6 points (2/3) Analysis1 point each6 points (2/3) ThesisAge = 1 point Region = 3 points/1 point each (3 regions: Eastern Rome, Western Rome, China) Themes = 3 points/1 point each (3 themes) Direct Comparison = 1 point Conclusion = 1 point 9 points (9/9) ESSAY— total 9 points Unity—Strong thesis and closing paragraphs that clearly inform reader of paper’s content and intent. Weak = 1 point Satisfactory = 1 point Strong = 1 point 3 points Grammar + MechanicsWeak (1), Satisfactory (1), Strong (1)3 points Communication—Well-organized essay that is clear and informative. Weak (1), Satisfactory (1), Strong (1)3 points