WHP AP Comparison Tool
Name:Date:Name:Date:STUDENT MATERIALSS-1COMPARISON TOOLWORLD HISTORY PROJECT - APDirections: Write the topic of your comparison at the top of the chart, then complete Part 1 and Part 2.Part 1 – Framing and Connecting1. Write the topic of comparison at the top of the chart, and then add the cases you’re comparing and their associated time periods. The number of cases will likely be different each time you use this tool, so just add or delete chart columns as needed. 2. Fill out the top half of the chart using the resources provided for this comparison. In what ways do these connect to the themes? Choose three themes that the comparison connects to (remember PIECES).Part 2 – Analyzing1. Look across each case. What are the similarities? Write about them in the space provided. 2. Look across each case again, this time looking for differences. Write about any differences in the space provided. 3. If you were going to write two essays about the similarities and/or differences you’ve identified for this topic, what are two thesis statements you might use? Write them in the spaces provided.Topic of ComparisonPart 1: Framing and ConnectingCases You’re Comparing**What (or whom) are you comparing? For example, if your topic of comparison is networks of exchange, the cases you’re comparing might be the trans-Saharan and Indian Ocean trade routes.Time PeriodLocation
Name:Date:Name:Date:STUDENT MATERIALSS-2COMPARISON TOOLWORLD HISTORY PROJECT - APAP Theme: AP Theme: AP Theme:
Name:Date:Name:Date:STUDENT MATERIALSS-3COMPARISON TOOLWORLD HISTORY PROJECT - APPart 2: AnalyzingSimilaritiesDifferencesThesis Statement 1Thesis Statement 2