Transcript Intro to Comparison Essays

Intro to Comparison
Essays
A.P. World History
Ms. DeFreitas
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Today’s Objective...
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we will
analyze the process
of writing a
Comparison Essay
for the AP World
History Exam using
this PowerPoint.
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What does an A.P. World
History comparison essay want
us to do?
an essay that analyzes
similarities
and
differences
in at least two societies.
Essay terms we need to know…
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1. Analyze: determine various factors or
component parts and examine their nature and
relationship
2. Assess/Evaluate: judge the value or
character of something; appraise; weigh the
positive and negative points; give an opinion
regarding the value of; discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of
3. Compare: examine for the purpose of noting
similarities and differences
4. Contrast: examine in order to show
dissimilarities or points of difference
5. Describe: give an account of; tell about; give a
word picture of
6. Discuss: write about; consider or examine by
argument or from various points of view; debate;
present the different sides of
7. Explain: make clear or plain; make clear the
causes or reasons for; make known in detail; tell
the meaning of
Essay Focus!
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The comparative essay focuses on
developments in at least two
societies or regions.
It relates to major themes in the
course, such as social and gender
structures, interactions between or
among societies, political
organization, or economic systems.
Comparative questions always
require analysis of reasons for the
similarities and differences identified.
Students may have the opportunity
to choose different cases for
comparisons.
How will you be graded….
1. Has acceptable thesis. (Addresses
comparison of the issues or themes
specified.)
2. Addresses all parts of the question,
though not necessarily evenly or
thoroughly. (Addresses most parts of
the question: for example, deals with
differences but not similarities.)
3. Substantiates thesis with appropriate
historical evidence. (Partially
substantiates thesis with appropriate
historical evidence.)
4. Makes at least one relevant, direct
comparison between/among
societies.
5. Analyzes at least one reason for a
similarity or difference identified in a