Final and Categorical Split Format

Hi Everyone,

The test will be a two part final. The essay will be on Thursday and the 50 multiple choice questions will be on Friday. The M/C will cover Foundations (Neolithic and Classical), Post-Classical and the Early Modern period.

I didn't tell 6th period the topic but I did tell them the time period - so for you 5th period kids who don't know...It will be a compartive essay (sims and diffs) for two regions during the Classical Period.

Remember the rubric for the Compartative Essay. Make sure you know all of the points. Again here is the formula per paragraph (Categorical Split).

You need a thesis that explains the three topics and the sims and diff. Region 1 and Region two share sims and diffs is NOT acceptable. Region 1 and Region 2 are similar in Topic 1 but are different in Topic 2 and 3 IS acceptable. These are just examples. Obviously there are other combinations.

Categorical Split Format:

Thesis that has an argument and sets out topics

Body Paragraph 1 = Topic 1 - Sims and Diffs, Evidence for both, Reasons for sim or diff

Body Paragraph 2 = Topic 2 - Sims and Diffs, Evidence for both, Reasons for sim or diff

Body Paragraph 3 = Topic 3 - Sims and Diffs, Evidence for both, Reasons for sim or diff

Conclusion