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ESSAY: How does the history of the Christian World in the post-classical era compare with that of T’ang and Song Dynasty China?

1st. Complete essay organizational chart.

2nd. Write your essay. Remember to include: thesis, body paragraphs (with claim, evidence and analysis of evidence), closing paragraph with sums on the points you make in your essay.

3rd. Staple your organizational chart to the front of your essay. Essays should be typed or very neatly written in pen.

Assignment—due Monday 4-27-15

BP ThemesBP Themes #1#1 #2#2 #3#3

Direct Direct ComparisonComparison

EvidenceEvidence E1:E1:

E2:E2:

AnalysisAnalysis A1:A1:

A2:A2:

Thesis: Thesis: Remember include BP themes, region(s), era, a direct comparison and a conclusion.

How does the history of the Christian World in the post-classical era compare How does the history of the Christian World in the post-classical era compare with that of T’ang and Song Dynasty China?with that of T’ang and Song Dynasty China?

36 POINT RUBRIC—27 points (charts) + 9 points (essays)

CATEGORY POINT VALUE TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS

ESSAY CHARTS— total 27 points

Body Paragraph Themes 1 point each 3 points (3/3)

Body Paragraph Claims—Direct Comparisons

1 point each 3 points (3/3)

Evidence 1 point each 6 points (2/3)

Analysis 1 point each 6 points (2/3)

Thesis Age = 1 pointRegion = 3 points/1 point each (3 regions: Eastern Rome, Western Rome, China)Themes = 3 points/1 point each (3 themes)Direct Comparison = 1 pointConclusion = 1 point

9 points (9/9)

ESSAY— total 9 points

Unity—Strong thesis and closing paragraphs that clearly inform reader of paper’s content and intent.

Weak = 1 pointSatisfactory = 1 pointStrong = 1 point

3 points

Grammar + Mechanics Weak (1) , Satisfactory (1), Strong (1) 3 points

Communication—Well-organized essay that is clear and informative.

Weak (1), Satisfactory (1), Strong (1) 3 points