LEQ Writing Rubric
Name:Date:Name:Date:STUDENT MATERIALSS-1LEQ WRITING RUBRICWORLD HISTORY PROJECT - APAdvanced*ProficientDevelopingEmergingThesis/Claim Make a historically defensible thesis or claim that establishes a clear line of reasoning and connects to the prompt.The essay makes a specific and historically defensible claim that responds to the prompt and establishes a line of reasoning. The thesis must consist of one or more sentences, located in one of the following places:• Introduction• Second paragraph (if the first paragraph is an attempt at contextualization)• ConclusionThe essay makes a specific and historically defensible claim that addresses the prompt but does not establish a line of reasoning. The thesis must consist of one or more sentences, located in one of the following places:• Introduction• Second paragraph (if the first paragraph is an attempt at contextualization)• ConclusionThe essay makes a generic claim that addresses the prompt but lacks specificity and does not establish a line of reasoning. The thesis may be located someplace other than the introduction or second paragraph of the essay.The essay merely restates or rephrases the prompt, or makes no claim at all.ContextualizationDescribe the broader historical context relevant to the prompt.The essay describes a broader historical context relevant to the prompt. This must relate the topic of the prompt to broader historical events, developments, or processes that occur before, during, or continue after the time frame of the question. This requires more than merely a phrase or reference.The essay describes a broader historical context, but it is not relevant to the prompt.The essay does not describe a broader historical context but may mention a phrase or reference that alludes to a broader historical context.The essay does not attempt to describe a broader historical context relevant to the prompt.EvidenceUse historical evidence that is relevant to both the argument and the prompt. The essay cites sufficient and appropriate examples of evidence to support its claim, and supports an argument relevant to the prompt. The essay cites one example of appropriate evidence to support its claim, drawing in information that supports an argument relevant to the prompt.The essay provides specific examples of evidence relevant to the prompt, but they are not connected to an argument relevant to the prompt.The essay does not provide any specific examples of evidence relevant to the prompt.*Advanced criteria is aligned to what students need to earn points on the AP exam. If they received advanced rankings in each of the categories, then they would likely earn the equivalent of 6 points for their LEQ response.
Name:Date:Name:Date:STUDENT MATERIALSS-2LEQ WRITING RUBRICWORLD HISTORY PROJECT - APAdvanced*ProficientDevelopingEmergingHistorical ReasoningDemonstrate the use of historical reasoning to frame or construct an argument. The essay successfully uses the correct historical reasoning (such as causation, comparison, or CCOT) to frame or structure and develop an argument that is relevant to the prompt.The essay uses the correct historical reasoning (such as causation, comparison, or CCOT) to frame or structure an argument relevant to the prompt, but the reasoning is either not developed or carried through the entire essay. The essay attempts to use historical reasoning (such as causation, comparison, or CCOT) but either fails to successfully do so or the reasoning is not relevant to the prompt.The essay does not attempt to use historical reasoning.ComplexityDevelop and support a logical argument that recognizes historical complexity and uses evidence to corroborate, qualify, or modify an argument that addresses and responds to the prompt.The essay demonstrates a complex understanding of the historical development that is the focus of the prompt, using evidence to corroborate, qualify, or modify an argument that addresses the question.Complexity can be demonstrated in a number of ways:• Explaining nuance of an issue by analyzing multiple variables.• Explaining both similarities and differences, or both change and continuity, or explaining multiple causes, or explaining both cause and effect.• Explaining relevant and insightful connections within and across periods.• Confirming the validity of an argument by considering diverse or alternative views or evidence.This understanding must be part of the argument, not merely a phrase or reference.The essay attempts to demonstrate one or more of the criteria for complexity but does not go far enough or make the necessary connections to the argument.Complexity can be demonstrated in a number of ways.• Explaining nuance of an issue by analyzing multiple variables.• Explaining both similarities and differences, or both change and continuity, or explaining multiple causes, or explaining both cause and effect.• Explaining relevant and insightful connections within and across periods.• Confirming the validity of an argument by considering diverse or alternative views or evidence.This understanding must be part of the argument, not merely a phrase or reference.The essay may make a passing reference to one of the criteria for complexity but does not:• Make a valid historical argument.• Develop the reference into something more substantial.• Connect the findings to the prompt.There is no attempt to develop the argument beyond what is stated in the prompt.
Name:Date:Name:Date:STUDENT MATERIALSS-3LEQ WRITING RUBRICWORLD HISTORY PROJECT - APDirections: Use this table to comment on the writing that you are evaluating.Advanced (4)Proficient (3)Developing (2)Emerging (1)ScoreThesis/Claim Make a historically defensible thesis or claim that establishes a clear line of reasoning and connects to the prompt.ContextualizationDescribe the broader historical context relevant to the prompt.EvidenceUse historical evidence that is relevant to both the argument and the prompt. Historical ReasoningDemonstrate the use of historical reasoning to frame or construct an argument. ComplexityDevelop and support a logical argument that recognizes historical complexity and uses evidence to corroborate, qualify, or modify an argument that addresses and responds to the prompt.Total Score