1. FQ: How can we develop our thematic essays quickly and easily? L88(RR8) Do Now: What is a blueprint and what does it help with?

2. Signal Words In the TASK box there are signal words that tell you what the Regents wants you to do. Examples are Explain-- show that you understand Describe-- Tell about or illustrate the subject Discuss-- Use facts to support Evaluate-- Judge the importance or value Compare and Contrast-- Analyze the similarities and differences between subjects In the TASK box there are signal words that tell you what the Regents wants you to do. Examples are Explain-- show that you understand Describe-- Tell about or illustrate the subject Discuss-- Use facts to support Evaluate-- Judge the importance or value Compare and Contrast-- Analyze the similarities and differences between subjects

3. Theme Box This tells you the time period and the theme the essay will be about DO NOT COPY THIS AS YOUR INTRO - - Next the box rephrase This tells you the time period and the theme the essay will be about DO NOT COPY THIS AS YOUR INTRO - - Next the box rephrase

4. Task Box What are they asking us for?

5. How can we create a blueprint with the Task box? Your tasks go in a column to on the left Examples become the top of the other columns Blueprints do not need to be in full sentences Your tasks go in a column to on the left Examples become the top of the other columns Blueprints do not need to be in full sentences

6. Thematic essay blueprint #1 Theme- Political System : Several empires and nations throughout history have been ruled by strong leaders who have policies of absolutism. Examples: Louis XIV of France, Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini (you are not limited to these) Task: Define the term absolutism and identify characteristics Select a nation or empire you have studied and identify the specific characteristics of the absolute government there. Describe the major positive and or negative effects on the empire Theme- Political System : Several empires and nations throughout history have been ruled by strong leaders who have policies of absolutism. Examples: Louis XIV of France, Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini (you are not limited to these) Task: Define the term absolutism and identify characteristics Select a nation or empire you have studied and identify the specific characteristics of the absolute government there. Describe the major positive and or negative effects on the empire

7. Now lets create our own Blue prints based on this Theme and Task Theme -Civilization : Throughout history, great civilizations have existed in various parts of the world. The cultural and intellectual achievements of these civilizations contributed to the advancement of human kind. Task: Define the term civilization Describe 3 examples of intellectual achievements made by past civilizations. Identify what civilization each belongs to. Explain the lasting importance of each achievement in global history. Theme -Civilization : Throughout history, great civilizations have existed in various parts of the world. The cultural and intellectual achievements of these civilizations contributed to the advancement of human kind. Task: Define the term civilization Describe 3 examples of intellectual achievements made by past civilizations. Identify what civilization each belongs to. Explain the lasting importance of each achievement in global history.

8. Thematic essay blueprint #3 Theme-Change: Throughout history, changes of government in a nation have frequently occurred. These changes have at times been led by a single group or political party. Ex: Russia, Germany, Italy, China Task: Select two nations from history For each nation: Name the group/ political party and its leader Describe the changes the party brought to society Analyze 1 reason why the group was or was not successful in bringing change Theme-Change: Throughout history, changes of government in a nation have frequently occurred. These changes have at times been led by a single group or political party. Ex: Russia, Germany, Italy, China Task: Select two nations from history For each nation: Name the group/ political party and its leader Describe the changes the party brought to society Analyze 1 reason why the group was or was not successful in bringing change