Facts
Format
evidence from documents - at least 3 sourcing (HIPP) - at least 2 supporting arguments - at least 4 using 7 documents to support the argument sourcing at least 4 documents using the documents and outside evidence to explain different perspectives Thesis (1pt)
Responds to the prompt with a historically defensible claim that establishes a line of reasoning.
make a claim that responds to the prompt (does not rephrase/restate) located in one place (such as introduction or conclusion) Despite [counterargument], because of [evidence 1 and 2], [argument].
Contextualization (1pt)
Describes a broader historical context relevant to the prompt.
historical events, developments, or processes occuring before, during, or continuing after the time frame specific circumstances of time and place broader regional, national, or global 2-3 vocabulary words (define and connect) Evidence (3pt)
Supports an argument in response to the prompt using at least four documents.
use content to support an argument connect the evidence to the argument use the grouped documents create topic sentences for each part Extra point:
Uses at least one additional piece of specific historical evidence (beyond that found in the documents) relevant to the argument in response to the prompt.
more than a phrase or reference different from the evidence used for contextualization name it, explain it, connect it does not need to be in the same time period Analysis and reasoning (2pt)
For at least two documents, explains how or why the document’s point of view, purpose, historical situation, and/or audience is relevant to an argument.
identify and explain one of the four historical situation (where it sits in larger historical context) intended audience (for whom the documents was produced) purpose (what the document was intended to do) point of view (what they say, why they say it) Complexity (1pt)
Demonstrates a complex understanding of the historical development that is the focus of the prompt through sophisticated argumentation and/or effective use of evidence.
effectively uses seven documents to support the argument sources at least four documents uses documents and evidence beyond the documents to demonstrate understanding of different perspectives does not need to be woven throughout the response but more than a phrase or reference To succeed
read and understand the question time period (16th century = 1500s) historical thinking skill continuity/change over time read the documents relatively quickly summarize the main idea with reference to the prompt (how would you answer the prompt with only this document?) group into 2-3 groups by category 
