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BASIC CORE |
EXPANDED CORE |
|
Points |
Points |
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1) Provides an
appropriate, explicitly stated, thesis that directly addresses all parts of
the question. THESIS MAY NOT SIMPLY RESTATE THE QUESTION. |
1 |
Expands beyond basic
core of 1-6. The basic score of 6 must be achieved before a student can
earn expanded core points.
Examples:
·
Has a
clear, analytical, and comprehensive thesis.
 | Uses all or almost
all documents. |
| Addresses all parts
of the question thoroughly |
| Uses documents
persuasively as evidence. |
| Shows understanding
of nuances in the documents |
| Analyzes point of
view or bias in at least four documents cited in the essay. |
| Analyzes documents
in additional ways — additional groupings or other. |
| Brings in relevant
"outside" historical content. |
|
0-3 |
|
2) Discusses a majority
of the documents individually and specifically. |
1 |
|
3) Demonstrates
understanding of the basic meaning of a majority of the documents (may
misinterpret no more than one). |
1 |
|
4) Supports the thesis
with appropriate interpretations of a majority of the documents. |
1 |
|
5) Analyzes point of
view or bias in at least three documents. |
1 |
|
6) Analyzes documents by
explicitly organizing them in at least three appropriate groups. |
1 |
|
Subtotal |
6 |
Subtotal |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
9 |
