1. “How to Guide for Thematic Essays”

2. What is a Thematic Essay? A Thematic Essay is designed to function as a Traditional Essay where the student is provided a specific Theme found throughout history and then is given choices to prove that they can identify and explain key people, events, or topics from the course which will be written on a ‘Final’ Essay Paper on the Final Exam

3. Thematic Essay Topics Belief Systems Change Citizenship Conflict Culture and Intellectual Life Decision Making Diversity Economic Systems

4. Thematic Essay Topics Environment and Society Factors of Production Human and Physical Geography Human Rights Imperialism Interdependence Justice Movement of People and Goods

5. Thematic Essay Topics Nationalism Nation State Needs and Wants Political Systems Power Scarcity Science and Technology Urbanization

6. Rules for ALL Thematics How Many Paragraphs should Thematic Essays be? How many Documents do you need to cite in your Thematic essay? Can You use the Theme in your Introduction Paragraph?

7. Terms You Need to Understand Student Thoroughly addresses all Tasks Essay is More Analytical than Descriptive Richly Supports the Theme with Facts & Details Beyond a Restatement of the Theme

8. NYS Sample 10 th Grade Thematic 1st Thing- Your Thematic Essay Topic Remember to Read & Highlight ALL S.S. Keys 2 nd Thing- Your ‘To Do List’ for your 2 Body Paragraphs 3 rd Thing- Potential Choices and if the Essay has any Excludors

9. Thematic Essay Scoring 5,4,3,2,1 Rubric Score of 5: Thoroughly develops all aspects of the task evenly and in depth Is more analytical than descriptive (analyzes, evaluates, and/or creates* information) Richly supports the theme with many relevant facts, examples, and details Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the theme Score of 4: Develops all aspects of the task but may do so somewhat unevenly Is both descriptive and analytical (applies, analyzes, evaluates, and/or creates information) Supports the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the theme Score of 3: Develops all aspects of the task with little depth or develops most aspects of the task in some depth Is more descriptive than analytical (applies, may analyze, and/or evaluate information) Includes some relevant facts, examples, and details; may include some minor inaccuracies Demonstrates a satisfactory plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that may be a restatement of the theme = 100 = 80 = 60

10. Thematic Essay Scoring 5,4,3,2,1 Rubric Score of 2 : Minimally develops all aspects of the task or develops some aspects of the task in some depth Is primarily descriptive; may include faulty, weak, or isolated application or analysis Includes few relevant facts, examples, and details; may include some inaccuracies Demonstrates a general plan of organization; may lack focus; may contain digressions; may not clearly identify which aspect of the task is being addressed; may lack an introduction and/or a conclusion Score of 1: Minimally develops some aspects of the task Is descriptive; may lack understanding, application, or analysis Includes few relevant facts, examples, or details; may include inaccuracies May demonstrate a weakness in organization; may lack focus; may contain digressions; may not clearly identify which aspect of the task is being addressed; may lack an introduction and/or a conclusion Score of 0: Fails to develop the task or may only refer to the theme in a general way; OR includes no relevant facts, examples, or details; OR includes only the theme, task, or suggestions as copied from the test booklet; OR is illegible; OR is a blank pape = 40 = 20

11. The ‘2 Liter’ Thematic Design?

12. Thematic Outline  First Take out a Sheet of paper  Quickly Draw a big Square, an Upside Triangle, & a Triangle  Within the Square divide the object into 4 sections using 2 lines.

13. Use Your Sample Outline 1 st Title of Thematic Essay ‘Bottle Cap’ Write the Thematic Question Define the Theme Discuss the Importance of the Theme to the World 2 Body Paragraph Topics Open the ‘Bottle Cap’ Write the Thematic Question Either Link Thematic to another topic or Relate the Theme to life today To Do List a. b. c. Outside Info Brainstorm at least 6 specific facts per Paragraph 7-10 Sentences Minimum Intro- Min 4 Sentences Conclusion Min 4 Sentences

15. Islamic Empire A. Medicine- Specifically? B. ??? C. Today Your Choice Reminder: 10-15 minutes total on the Outline Title of Thematic: Culture & Intelectual Life To Do List Outside Info A B. C. Conclusion Min 4 Sentences Intro- Min 4 Sentences Brainstorm at least 6 specific facts per Paragraph 7-10 Sentences Minimum

16. Writing the Thematic Reminders 1.Make sure the Intro and Conclusion does not consist of ‘This is What I’m Going to Do’ and ‘This is What I just Wrote’ 2.Use your Outline for your essay. By doing so you address the clear plan and organization task of the question

17. Change Neolithic Revolution - 11,000 years ago, people stop being nomads, develop farming, domesticate animals, permanent settlements resulting in civilization. Industrial Revolution - In the 1700’s in England, machines made goods replace hand made goods. This resulted in urbanization, working & living conditions, higher standard of living. The Agricultural Revolution started the Industrial Revolution

18. Change The Scientific Revolution - through the Scientific Method people learned to question the Church and ancient Philosophers. Geocentric, heliocentric theories. Copernicus & Galileo. The Enlightenment - People rejected monarchs and supported democracy. New ways of viewing authority, power, government and law.

19. Change John Locke - Natural Rights (Life, liberty & Property.) Baron de Montesquieu Separation of powers in government to Judicial, executive and legislative. Voltaire - Freedom of press & religion. Mary Wollstonecraft fought for Women rights.

20. Turning Points Christopher Columbus Start European colonization of the Americas. Columbian Exchange is the exchange of foods, plants, animals & disease between Europe and America. Triangular Trade - Goods. Slaves and product are traded between Europe Africa and America.

23. French Revolution Starts with the Enlightenment in France. People demand representation. End the Monarch and try to create a democracy. Robespierre and “The Reign of Terror”.

24. Turning Points Collapse of the Soviet Union - the collapse of Communism in the USSR started the end of Communism in Europe. Mikhail Gorbachev policy of Perestroika brought freedoms to Soviet people and markets.

25. Belief Systems Hinduism - 3,000 years old and is focused in India. Polytheism is the belief in more than one God. Buddhism - The four Nobles Truth. Judaism - Monotheistic belief that they are the chosen one. Christianity - Jesus is the son of God. Is Monotheistic. Islam - Five Pillars of faith and Mohammad is the founder.

28. Geography & Environment Early River Civilization Early civilization grew up around rivers. They supply irrigation, power, transportation and protection. (Fertile Crescent) Archipelago - Island chains need raw materials, & great defense. Industrialization in Britain Britain's natural resources, river systems, canals, harbors and raw materials help the Industrial Revolution.

29. Industrial Revolution & the Environment New sources of energy often create new forms of pollution. Urbanization creates unsanitary cities. Disease increases in unsanitary conditions.

30. Economic Systems Traditional Economy - all needs are provided by farm.This uses the Barter System. Manorialism - Medieval system based on a manor and the villages that surround the land. Mercantilism - When your country builds up it’s money supply. This is done by exporting more than you import.

31. Capitalism vs. Communism Capitalism - the factors of production are owned privately and operated for a profit. The United States & England Communism - the factors of production are owned by the government. People can’t make business decision, only the government. The Soviet Union & Communist china.

32. Political Systems Monarchy - Kings or Queen exercise central power. Absolute Monarch has divine Rights and total control. Feudalism - Europe & Japan in 1600 - 1800. Peasants belong to lords and pay taxes, work for defense and work on estate.

33. Democracy People pick leaders through voting. All power is in the hands of the people. Guarantees freedom of press, religion, speech and assemble. Promotes individuality It is the government of The West today. This includes the United States. Democracy

34. Totalitarianism This includes Communism, Nazism, Fascism, Authoritarianism. There are no freedom. People have no say in government. People do not have the right of free speech, freedom of the press. Government control people with fear and violence.

35. Imperialism Britain in India British controlled India since 1700. British tried to destroy Indian culture. Gandhi led a peaceful nationalist movement European Powers in Africa Berlin Conference of 1845 divided up Africa. Destroyed culture, family, history, language

36. Imperialistic Rivalry. Cause of World War I. Especially France and Germany. Conflict over territory in Africa and trade. Also, natural resources and markets.

37. Justice and Human Rights Code of Hammurabi - One set of laws for all carved on a pillar. First major collection of laws in history. Irish Potato Famine - blight killed potato crop in 1840’s. Created widespread famine. British, who controlled the island exported food as population starved to death.

38. Human Rights Tiananmen Square - In Beijing china, students help a protest. They demanded greater say in the government. Wanted more democratic government. Chinese government answered with tanks and guns. Killed many protester.

40. Science and Technology Neolithic Revolution Farming, permanent structures and society. Invention of the Printing Press. Mass production of literature. Higher literacy rate Spread of political ideas. Spread of Christianity.

41. Writing the Thematic Reminders 1.Check the grading rubric and self grade your essay 5,4,3,2,or 1 scale. 2.Did you address all aspects of the task? 3.Did you answer the question?

42. Writing the Thematic Reminders 1.After you write a sentence make sure you can not ask yourself a Who, What, Where, When, Why, or How question. If so you didn’t write with enough depth 2.Be sure to use your outside to Analyse the Theme not just making a huge laundry list of information. Your To Do List NEEDs to be very specific!!!