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AP Comparative Essay Rubric - World History 
GRADES: 9=97, 8=92, 7=87, 6=82, 5=77, 4=72, 3=67, 2=62, 1=57, 0=50
Rubric Code: X2B564
By cfiechtner
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Target

1 pts

Almost

1 pts

Partial

0.5 pts

Missing

0 pts

Acceptable Thesis

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Target

Has an acceptable thesis. Addresses comparisons of the issues and themes specified in the prompt.
Almost

N/A
Partial

Has a marginal thesis. Partially addresses comparisons of the issues and themes specified in the prompt.
Missing

Does Not address comparisons of the issues and themes specified in the prompt.
Basic Core
  Target

2 pts

Almost

1 pts

Partial

0.5 pts

Missing

0 pts

Parts of Question

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Target

Addresses all parts of the question, though not necessarily evenly or thoroughly.
Almost

Addresses most parts of the question. For example, deals with similarities but not differences.
Partial

N/A
Missing

Does not address parts of the question. For example, deals with similarities but not differences.
Evidence

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Target

Substantiates the thesis with appropriate evidence.
Almost

Partially substantiates thesis with appropriate historical evidence.
Partial

N/A
Missing

Does not substantiate the thesis with appropriate evidence.
Basic Core
  Target

1 pts

Partial

0.5 pts

N/A

0 pts

Missing

0 pts

Comparisons between Societies

Target

Makes at least two relevant, direct comparisons between or among societies.
Partial

Makes one relevant, direct comparison between or among societies.
N/A

N/A
Missing

Does not make relevant, direct comparisons between or among societies.
Reasons

Target

Analyzes at least two reasons for a similarity or difference identified in a direct comparison.
Partial

Analyzes one reason for a similarity or difference identified in a direct comparison.
N/A

N/A
Missing

Does not analyze reasons for a similarity or difference identified in a direct comparison.
Expanded Core
  Above Target

2 pts

Target

1 pts

N/A

0 pts

N/A

0 pts

Expanded Core

Expands beyond the basic core of 1 to 7 points. A student MUST earn seven points in the basic core area BEFORE earning points from the expanded core area below.
Above Target

? Has a clear, analytical and
comprehensive thesis.

? Addresses all parts of the
question (as relevant):
comparisons, chronology,
causation, connections, themes,
interactions, content.

? Provides ample historical
evidence to substantiate thesis.
Target

? Shows the ability to relate
comparisons to larger global
context.

? Shows similarities and
differences amongst groups.

? Makes direct comparisons
consistently between or among
societies.
N/A
N/A



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  • AP World History Comparative


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