Comparative+Essay

Comparative Essay Core point Scoring
 * Last question in the AP Exam = Exhausted.
 * What is the same? What is different?
 * Similarities and differences between areas
 * **__Points__** || **__Task__** ||
 * 1 || Has acceptable thesis ||
 * 2 || Addresses all parts of the Question ||
 * (1) || Addresses most parts of the Question ||
 * 2 || Substantiates thesis with appropriate historical evidence ||
 * (1) || (Partially substantiates thesis with evidence_ ||
 * 1 || Makes at least 2 direct comparisons ||
 * __1__ || Analyzes at least one reason for the similarities or differences ||
 * 7 || Subtotal for all basic core points ||
 * __2__ || Possible number of points for expanded core ||
 * 9 || Total possible points ||

Use comparative words to weave comparisons within each paragraph
 * Also
 * As well as
 * Furthermore
 * Likewise
 * On the other hand
 * However
 * To the Contrary