Writing a CCOT

Rubric 1. Has acceptable thesis (Addresses global issues and the time period(s) specified) – 1pt. 2. Addresses all parts of the question, though not necessarily evenly or thoroughly (both change and continuity)- 2pts. 3. Substantiates thesis with appropriate historical evidence (6 pieces)- 2pts. 4. Uses relevant world historical context effectively to explain change over time and/or continuity – 1 pt. 5. Analyzes the process of continuity and change over time – 1pt.

Format Outline: Thesis Change/Continuity Paragraph Topic Sentence with change/continuity. Evidence, Evidence, Evidence. World history context analysis Analysis

1. Thesis An acceptable thesis must have: The global issues and the time periods specified Answer the question asked using their wording Categories of BOTH change and continuity

Thesis Practice: Here’s the prompt: Analyze the continuities and changes in patterns of interactions along the Silk Roads from 200 BCE to 1450. Are the following sentences acceptable theses?

Thesis Practice: From 200 BCE to 1450 CE, the Silk Road continuities and changes in patterns of interactions have changed tremendously. First, the Silk Road had many changes as to how it was traveled. Next, things traded started to decline due to technology. Finally, the routes differed from these two snapshots of history. Only Changes

Thesis Practice: From 200 BCE to 1450 CE the Silk Road’s patterns of interaction underwent changes: the intermediaries and civilizations it connected changed, but it also underwent continuities; the silk road spread innovations, ideas, and goods.

Thesis Practice: There were many continuities and changes in patterns of interactions along the Silk Roads from 200 BCE to 1450 CE such as a continuity of a major spread of religion. An important change is that it eventually became not only the path for many luxury goods, but it also became a road for sickness and disease to spread.

Thesis Practice: From 200 BCE to 1450 CE the Silk Roads were involved with many nations, and was in the middle of many wars. Their were even some major conflicts caused because of the trades along the silk roads. After analyzing information, it is clear that the silk road led to many major events in China. No specific categories

3. Historical Evidence: Must have at least 6 pieces (more gets you into the 8-9 score range) Must have evidence for BOTH change and continuity To count as separate pieces your evidence can not be given in a list. EX: China traded luxury goods such as silk, porcelain, and paper. (1 piece of evidence) EX: China traded many luxury goods, one of which was silk. Another luxury good that China traded was porcelain. (2 pieces of evidence) BE SPECIFIC!!! (no “stuff”, “they”, “it”)

4. World Historical Context: Must have specific regional context and examples “Over a period of time, Silk Roads were responsible for bringing different cultures into contact” What cultures, where?

World Historical Context Example: Buddhism went to China through the Silk Road Buddhism went from India to China through the Silk Road.

World Historical Context Example: Han China traded with Rome along the Silk Road. Han China traded goods with Rome along the Silk Road. Han China traded luxury goods with Rome along the Silk Road. It’s a trade route, of course they traded! It’s a trade route, of course they traded goods!

5. Analyzes the process of continuity and change over time Accurately explains the reason for or impact of a continuity OR change Not just cause and effect, must include “why?” Using “Due to” helps! Example: The introduction of paper along the silk roads allowed governments to keep more detailed records and enhance their power.

Examples of Old CCOT Prompts: Analyze the changes and continuities in commerce in the Indian Ocean region from 650 C.E. to 1750 C.E. Analyze major changes and continuities in the formation of national identities of ONE of the regions listed below from 1914 to present. Be sure to include evidence from specific countries in the region selected. Middle East Southeast Asia Sub-Saharan Africa

Your Turn! Analyze the continuities and changes in your personality from Elementary school to High School. Thesis Choose one category to write a body paragraph about