AP World History – Comparative Essay

1 - Thesis 2, 3, & 4 - Comparative Factors - ex. government, economy, expansion 5 - Conclusion

Include dates and locations from prompt, similarities and differences

Each paragraph should include the following as it relates to the particular factor being discussed: in what ways are both societies similar AND different in reference to this factor? Why do these similarities/differences exist (what caused them?) What specific examples/random facts (name people, places, commodities) can you give as evidence?

summarize your main similarities and differences. Re-state your thesis in different words.

- Be accurate and specific. - Connect your factors - are your analyses connected? - Prove your knowledge and your writing abilities and stay on topic!

2 similarities+1 difference or 1 similarity+2 differences 1 point

1 or 2 consecutive sentences that either compare or contrast and explain why 1 point

reasons why at least 2 of your other comparisons exist (use because)

3 total (2 similarities+1 difference or 1 similarity+2 differences) 3 points

1 or 2 points

-be accurate and specific -connect your factors-are your analyses connected? -prove your knowledge and your writing abilities and stay on topic