Russia+and+China+Comparisons

Write an outline in the structure provided for the two essays below – You will receive a score based on the AP rubric. This part will be a quiz grade


 * 9. Essay 1: Compare 20th Century political developments in China and Russia.**


 * 10. Essay 2: Compare and Contrast 20th Social developments in China and Russia. Be sure to discuss the changing roles of women**

Thesis Statement:

Topic Sentence #1: (Must indicate what you will be comparing/contrasting) Evidence of Topic Sentence that relates to thesis Direct Comparison(s) that supports your topic sentence Analysis of Direct Comparison

Topic Sentence #2: Evidence of Topic Sentence that relates to thesis Direct Comparison(s) that supports your topic sentence Analysis of Direct Comparison

Topic Sentence #3: Evidence of Topic Sentence that relates to thesis Direct Comparison(s) that supports your topic sentence Analysis of Direct Comparison

CCOT Essay Grading Rubric AP World History Student Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________ Period: ______ Topic: ________________________________________________________________________ BASIC CORE Competence Points EXPANDED CORE Excellence Points 1. Has acceptable thesis (1) (Addresses global issues and the time period(s) specified) 2. Addresses all parts of the question, though not necessarily evenly or thoroughly (2) (Addresses most parts of the question: for example, addresses  change but not continuity) 3. Substantiates thesis with appropriate historical evidence (2) (Partially substantiates thesis with appropriate historical evidence) 4. Uses relevant world historical context effectively to explain change over time and/or continuity (1) 5. Analyzes the process of change over time and/or continuity (1) Expands beyond basic core of 1-7 points. A student must earn 7 points in the basic core area before earning points in the expanded core area. Examples: •   Has a clear, analytical, and comprehensive thesis •   Analyzes all issues of the question (as relevant): global context, chronology, causation, change, continuity, effects, content •   Addresses all parts of the question evenly •   Provides ample historical evidence to substantiate thesis •   Provides links with relevant ideas, events, trends in an innovative way Subtotal Subtotal Total