Long-Essay Question (LEQ)

The Rubric 1. Acceptable Thesis – 1 point possible 2. Argument Development using the Targeted Historical Thinking Skill – 2 Points Possible 3. Argument Development using Evidence – 2 Points Possible 4. Synthesis – 1 Point Possible

Hints ○ When the readers score essays, they start at zero and add points as the point are EARNED ○ All essays can earn up to 7 points if all elements are there ○ Answer ALL parts of the question!!!!

Acceptable Thesis (1 point) ○Presents a thesis that is historically defensible and responds to all parts of the question. ○The thesis must consist of one or more consecutive sentences located either in the introduction or conclusion paragraph. ○Should be comprised of "Rule of 3" argumentative points.

Argumentation: Targeted HTS ( 2 points) ○(Only one of the four HTS will be targeted on the LEQ portion of the exam) ○Observe "Rule of 3" in all HTS cases.

COMPARISON Develops and supports an argument that… ○1 PT: Describe sims AND diffs among historical individuals, events, developments, or processes. ○1 PT: Explains the reason for sims AND diffs OR, depending on the prompt: evaluates the significance of historical individuals, events, developments, or processes.

CAUSATION Develops and supports an argument that… ○1 PT: Describes causes AND/OR effects of a historical event, development, or process. ○1 PT: Explains the reasons for the causes AND/OR effects of a historical event, development, or process.

CCOT Develops and supports an argument that… ○1 PT: Describes historical continuity AND change over time. ○1 PT: Explains the reason for historical change AND continuity over time.

PERIODIZATION Develops and supports an argument that… ○1 PT: Describes the ways in which the historical development specified in the prompt was different from and similar to developments that preceded AND/OR followed. ○1 PT: Explains the extent to which the historical development specified in the prompt was different from and similar to developments that preceded AND/OR followed.Include a counter argument.

Argumentation: Using Evidence (2 Pts) ○1 PT: Addresses the topic of the prompt with at least "Rule of 3" pieces of relevant Specific Historical Evidence (SHE). ○1 PT: Links the "Rule of 3" specific historical evidence provided to fully and effectively support the stated thesis or a relevant argument.

Synthesis: 1 Point ○Extends the argument of the essay by explaining the connections between the argument and ONE of the following: ○A development in a different historical period, situation, era, or geographical region. ○A course theme and/or approach to history that is not the focus of the essay. ○A different discipline or field of inquiry (e.g. economics, government and politics, art history, or anthropology) ○Only one synthesis statement is required, and it should appear in your conclusion paragraph.

Proofread your work! ○ If you have time at the end make sure to re- read your essays ○ Make sure you have included all required information!

Sample LEQ’s (Choose 1 of 2) ○Question 2: ○Evaluate the extent to which the emergence of Buddhism in the fifth century b.c.e. can be considered a turning point in world history. ○In the development of your argument, explain what changed and what stayed the same from the period before the emergence of Buddhism in the fifth century b.c.e to the period after the emergence of Buddhism in the fifth century b.c.e (Historical thinking skill: Periodization). ○Question 3: ○ Analyze the political, economic and social causes of the fall of the Roman and Han Empires. (Historical thinking skill: Causes).