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Causation
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Continuity & Change
Comparison
AP EURO LEQ RUBRIC
Causation
Name: ____________________
LEQ: _____________________
THESIS(ONE POINT)
Presents a thesis that makes a historically defensible claim and responds to all parts of the question. Must consist of one or more
sentences located in either the introduction or the conclusion.
1
EVIDENCE & SUPPORT FOR ARGUMENT(TWO POINTS)
Addresses the topic of the question with specificexamples of relevant evidence (responses must include a broad range of evidence).
2
Evidence Used (Essay may contain errors that do not detract from overall quality)
DESCRIBES the ways in which the historical development specified in the prompt was different from OR similar to developments that preceded and/or followed
4
Another point is earned if, in addition, the student
ANALYZES the extent to which the historical development specified in the prompt was different from AND similar to developments that preceded and/or followed, providing specific examples to illustrate the analysis
5
SYNTHESIS(ONE POINT for any of the following)
Extends the argument by EXPLAINING the connection between the argument and ONE of the following (must be more than a passing mention):
6
A development in a different historical period, situation, era, or geographical area.
A course theme and/or approach to history that is not the focus of the essay (such as political, economic, social, cultural, or intellectual history).
A different discipline or field of inquiry (such as economics, government and politics, art history, or anthropology).
TOTAL POINTS:
/6
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AP EURO LEQ RUBRIC
Continuity & Change Over Time
Name: ____________________
LEQ: _____________________
THESIS(ONE POINT)
Clear thesis that directly answers ALL parts of the question.
Does more than re-state.
1
EVIDENCE & SUPPORT FOR ARGUMENT(TWO POINTS)
Supports the stated thesis (or makes a relevant argument)
using specific evidence
2
Evidence Used (Teacher’s Notes)
Another point is earned if the argument is
THESIS-DRIVEN
Clearly and consistently stating how the evidence supports the thesis or argument AND establishing clear linkages between the evidence and the thesis or argument
3
HISTORICAL THINKING SKILL(TWO POINTS)
DESCRIBES historical continuity AND change over time
4
Another point is earned if, in addition, the student
ANALYZES specific examples that illustrate historical continuity AND change over time
5
SYNTHESIS(ONE POINT for any of the following)
Extends the argument by EXPLAINING the connection between the argument and ONE of the following (must be more than a passing mention):
6
A development in a different historical period, situation, era, or geographical area.
A course theme and/or approach to history that is not the focus of the essay (such as political, economic, social, cultural, or intellectual history).
A different discipline or field of inquiry (such as economics, government and politics, art history, or anthropology).
TOTAL POINTS:
/6
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AP EURO LEQ RUBRIC
Comparison
Name: ____________________
LEQ: _____________________
THESIS(ONE POINT)
Presents a thesis that makes a historically defensible claim and responds to all parts of the question. Must consist of one or more
sentences located in either the introduction or the conclusion.
1
EVIDENCE & SUPPORT FOR ARGUMENT(TWO POINTS)
Addresses the topic of the question with specific examples of relevant evidence (responses must include a broad range of evidence).
2
Evidence Used (Essay may contain errors that do not detract from overall quality)
