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AIM: What is a thematic essay?
Do Now: Why is it important to outline your essay?
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The Thematic Essay
•THEMATIC ESSAYS ARE ESSAYS THAT ARE PART OF THE NEW YORK STATE ASSESSMENT IN GLOBAL HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY. IN GENERAL, THEY ARE ESSAYS THAT OFTEN REQURE THE STUDENT OF GLOBAL HISTORY TO WRITE ABOUT A CERTAIN TOPIC OR THEME THAT CUTS ACROSS TIME AND CULTURE.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Global Hist. & Geo. – Aug. ’11 [10]
In developing your answer to Part II, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:
(a) describe means “to illustrate something in words or tell about it”(b) explain means “to make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or causes of; to
show the logical development or relationships of”(c) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and
argument; to present in some detail”
Part II
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the taskbelow, and a conclusion.
Theme: Change — Global Issues
Since the end of World War II, the world has faced many issues that have affectedcountries, regions, and the global community. The solutions to these issues areoften complex and have met with varying degrees of success.
Task:
Select two global issues that have occurred since the end of World War II and foreach• Describe how this issue has affected a specific country or region or the global
community• Explain a solution that has been proposed to address the issue• Discuss the extent to which this solution has been successful in solving the issue
You may use any global issue from your study of global history. Some suggestions youmight wish to consider include deforestation, nuclear proliferation, AIDS, famine, terrorism,refugees, pollution, desertification, and child soldiers.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Do not use the United States as the focus of your answer.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to• Develop all aspects of the task• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that
are beyond a restatement of the theme
Answers to the essay questions are to be written in the separate essay booklet.
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What is a theme?
______________a particular subject or issue that is discussed often or repeatedly.
Theme
In history there are a number of topics that get repeated over and over again, which is
why we call them themes.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Global Hist. & Geo. – Aug. ’11 [10]
In developing your answer to Part II, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:
(a) describe means “to illustrate something in words or tell about it”(b) explain means “to make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or causes of; to
show the logical development or relationships of”(c) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and
argument; to present in some detail”
Part II
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the taskbelow, and a conclusion.
Theme: Change — Global Issues
Since the end of World War II, the world has faced many issues that have affectedcountries, regions, and the global community. The solutions to these issues areoften complex and have met with varying degrees of success.
Task:
Select two global issues that have occurred since the end of World War II and foreach• Describe how this issue has affected a specific country or region or the global
community• Explain a solution that has been proposed to address the issue• Discuss the extent to which this solution has been successful in solving the issue
You may use any global issue from your study of global history. Some suggestions youmight wish to consider include deforestation, nuclear proliferation, AIDS, famine, terrorism,refugees, pollution, desertification, and child soldiers.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Do not use the United States as the focus of your answer.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to• Develop all aspects of the task• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that
are beyond a restatement of the theme
Answers to the essay questions are to be written in the separate essay booklet.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Global Hist. & Geo. – Aug. ’11 [10]
In developing your answer to Part II, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:
(a) describe means “to illustrate something in words or tell about it”(b) explain means “to make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or causes of; to
show the logical development or relationships of”(c) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and
argument; to present in some detail”
Part II
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the taskbelow, and a conclusion.
Theme: Change — Global Issues
Since the end of World War II, the world has faced many issues that have affectedcountries, regions, and the global community. The solutions to these issues areoften complex and have met with varying degrees of success.
Task:
Select two global issues that have occurred since the end of World War II and foreach• Describe how this issue has affected a specific country or region or the global
community• Explain a solution that has been proposed to address the issue• Discuss the extent to which this solution has been successful in solving the issue
You may use any global issue from your study of global history. Some suggestions youmight wish to consider include deforestation, nuclear proliferation, AIDS, famine, terrorism,refugees, pollution, desertification, and child soldiers.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Do not use the United States as the focus of your answer.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to• Develop all aspects of the task• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that
are beyond a restatement of the theme
Answers to the essay questions are to be written in the separate essay booklet.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Global Hist. & Geo. – Aug. ’11 [10]
In developing your answer to Part II, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:
(a) describe means “to illustrate something in words or tell about it”(b) explain means “to make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or causes of; to
show the logical development or relationships of”(c) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and
argument; to present in some detail”
Part II
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the taskbelow, and a conclusion.
Theme: Change — Global Issues
Since the end of World War II, the world has faced many issues that have affectedcountries, regions, and the global community. The solutions to these issues areoften complex and have met with varying degrees of success.
Task:
Select two global issues that have occurred since the end of World War II and foreach• Describe how this issue has affected a specific country or region or the global
community• Explain a solution that has been proposed to address the issue• Discuss the extent to which this solution has been successful in solving the issue
You may use any global issue from your study of global history. Some suggestions youmight wish to consider include deforestation, nuclear proliferation, AIDS, famine, terrorism,refugees, pollution, desertification, and child soldiers.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Do not use the United States as the focus of your answer.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to• Develop all aspects of the task• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that
are beyond a restatement of the theme
Answers to the essay questions are to be written in the separate essay booklet.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Global Hist. & Geo. – Aug. ’11 [10]
In developing your answer to Part II, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:
(a) describe means “to illustrate something in words or tell about it”(b) explain means “to make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or causes of; to
show the logical development or relationships of”(c) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and
argument; to present in some detail”
Part II
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the taskbelow, and a conclusion.
Theme: Change — Global Issues
Since the end of World War II, the world has faced many issues that have affectedcountries, regions, and the global community. The solutions to these issues areoften complex and have met with varying degrees of success.
Task:
Select two global issues that have occurred since the end of World War II and foreach• Describe how this issue has affected a specific country or region or the global
community• Explain a solution that has been proposed to address the issue• Discuss the extent to which this solution has been successful in solving the issue
You may use any global issue from your study of global history. Some suggestions youmight wish to consider include deforestation, nuclear proliferation, AIDS, famine, terrorism,refugees, pollution, desertification, and child soldiers.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Do not use the United States as the focus of your answer.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to• Develop all aspects of the task• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that
are beyond a restatement of the theme
Answers to the essay questions are to be written in the separate essay booklet.
Each thematic essay has a theme
Monday, October 7, 2013
Global Hist. & Geo. – Aug. ’11 [10]
In developing your answer to Part II, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:
(a) describe means “to illustrate something in words or tell about it”(b) explain means “to make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or causes of; to
show the logical development or relationships of”(c) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and
argument; to present in some detail”
Part II
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the taskbelow, and a conclusion.
Theme: Change — Global Issues
Since the end of World War II, the world has faced many issues that have affectedcountries, regions, and the global community. The solutions to these issues areoften complex and have met with varying degrees of success.
Task:
Select two global issues that have occurred since the end of World War II and foreach• Describe how this issue has affected a specific country or region or the global
community• Explain a solution that has been proposed to address the issue• Discuss the extent to which this solution has been successful in solving the issue
You may use any global issue from your study of global history. Some suggestions youmight wish to consider include deforestation, nuclear proliferation, AIDS, famine, terrorism,refugees, pollution, desertification, and child soldiers.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Do not use the United States as the focus of your answer.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to• Develop all aspects of the task• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that
are beyond a restatement of the theme
Answers to the essay questions are to be written in the separate essay booklet.
Each thematic essay has a theme
Monday, October 7, 2013
Global Hist. & Geo. – Aug. ’11 [10]
In developing your answer to Part II, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:
(a) describe means “to illustrate something in words or tell about it”(b) explain means “to make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or causes of; to
show the logical development or relationships of”(c) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and
argument; to present in some detail”
Part II
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the taskbelow, and a conclusion.
Theme: Change — Global Issues
Since the end of World War II, the world has faced many issues that have affectedcountries, regions, and the global community. The solutions to these issues areoften complex and have met with varying degrees of success.
Task:
Select two global issues that have occurred since the end of World War II and foreach• Describe how this issue has affected a specific country or region or the global
community• Explain a solution that has been proposed to address the issue• Discuss the extent to which this solution has been successful in solving the issue
You may use any global issue from your study of global history. Some suggestions youmight wish to consider include deforestation, nuclear proliferation, AIDS, famine, terrorism,refugees, pollution, desertification, and child soldiers.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Do not use the United States as the focus of your answer.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to• Develop all aspects of the task• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that
are beyond a restatement of the theme
Answers to the essay questions are to be written in the separate essay booklet.
Each thematic essay has a theme
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EXAMPLES OF GLOBAL HISTORY THEMATIC ESSAY THEMES
• BELIEF SYSTEMS
• CHANGE AND TURNING POINTS
• CULTURE AND INTELLECTUAL LIFE
• GEOGRAPHY AND SOCIETY
• JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS
• SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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THEMATIC ESSAYS HAVE TO BE WELL-ORGANIZED
• INTRODUCTION ( this includes a well developed thesis statement)
• BODY PARAGRAPHS
• CONCLUSION
If on the regents you do not do the above points will be deducted.
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Introduction• The part of the essay that introduces the reader to
an essay.
• The introduction paragraph has a topic sentence, background information, and a thesis statement.
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What is a thesis statement?
• A thesis statement is the one sentence at the end of your introduction paragraph that presents your argument
to the reader.
• Your entire essay will try to prove your argument true.
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Body• Paragraphs between the introduction and
conclusion.
• They develop points that a writer wants to make to support the thesis ( prove their argument)
Monday, October 7, 2013
Global Hist. & Geo. – Aug. ’11 [10]
In developing your answer to Part II, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:
(a) describe means “to illustrate something in words or tell about it”(b) explain means “to make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or causes of; to
show the logical development or relationships of”(c) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and
argument; to present in some detail”
Part II
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the taskbelow, and a conclusion.
Theme: Change — Global Issues
Since the end of World War II, the world has faced many issues that have affectedcountries, regions, and the global community. The solutions to these issues areoften complex and have met with varying degrees of success.
Task:
Select two global issues that have occurred since the end of World War II and foreach• Describe how this issue has affected a specific country or region or the global
community• Explain a solution that has been proposed to address the issue• Discuss the extent to which this solution has been successful in solving the issue
You may use any global issue from your study of global history. Some suggestions youmight wish to consider include deforestation, nuclear proliferation, AIDS, famine, terrorism,refugees, pollution, desertification, and child soldiers.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Do not use the United States as the focus of your answer.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to• Develop all aspects of the task• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that
are beyond a restatement of the theme
Answers to the essay questions are to be written in the separate essay booklet.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Global Hist. & Geo. – Aug. ’11 [10]
In developing your answer to Part II, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:
(a) describe means “to illustrate something in words or tell about it”(b) explain means “to make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or causes of; to
show the logical development or relationships of”(c) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and
argument; to present in some detail”
Part II
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the taskbelow, and a conclusion.
Theme: Change — Global Issues
Since the end of World War II, the world has faced many issues that have affectedcountries, regions, and the global community. The solutions to these issues areoften complex and have met with varying degrees of success.
Task:
Select two global issues that have occurred since the end of World War II and foreach• Describe how this issue has affected a specific country or region or the global
community• Explain a solution that has been proposed to address the issue• Discuss the extent to which this solution has been successful in solving the issue
You may use any global issue from your study of global history. Some suggestions youmight wish to consider include deforestation, nuclear proliferation, AIDS, famine, terrorism,refugees, pollution, desertification, and child soldiers.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Do not use the United States as the focus of your answer.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to• Develop all aspects of the task• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that
are beyond a restatement of the theme
Answers to the essay questions are to be written in the separate essay booklet.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Global Hist. & Geo. – Aug. ’11 [10]
In developing your answer to Part II, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:
(a) describe means “to illustrate something in words or tell about it”(b) explain means “to make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or causes of; to
show the logical development or relationships of”(c) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and
argument; to present in some detail”
Part II
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the taskbelow, and a conclusion.
Theme: Change — Global Issues
Since the end of World War II, the world has faced many issues that have affectedcountries, regions, and the global community. The solutions to these issues areoften complex and have met with varying degrees of success.
Task:
Select two global issues that have occurred since the end of World War II and foreach• Describe how this issue has affected a specific country or region or the global
community• Explain a solution that has been proposed to address the issue• Discuss the extent to which this solution has been successful in solving the issue
You may use any global issue from your study of global history. Some suggestions youmight wish to consider include deforestation, nuclear proliferation, AIDS, famine, terrorism,refugees, pollution, desertification, and child soldiers.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Do not use the United States as the focus of your answer.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to• Develop all aspects of the task• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that
are beyond a restatement of the theme
Answers to the essay questions are to be written in the separate essay booklet.
THE TASK TELLS YOU WHAT YOU HAVE TO WRITE ABOUT IN BODY PARAGRAPHS
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HOW DO WE KNOW WHAT TO WRITE?
Monday, October 7, 2013
Global Hist. & Geo. – Aug. ’11 [10]
In developing your answer to Part II, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:
(a) describe means “to illustrate something in words or tell about it”(b) explain means “to make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or causes of; to
show the logical development or relationships of”(c) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and
argument; to present in some detail”
Part II
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the taskbelow, and a conclusion.
Theme: Change — Global Issues
Since the end of World War II, the world has faced many issues that have affectedcountries, regions, and the global community. The solutions to these issues areoften complex and have met with varying degrees of success.
Task:
Select two global issues that have occurred since the end of World War II and foreach• Describe how this issue has affected a specific country or region or the global
community• Explain a solution that has been proposed to address the issue• Discuss the extent to which this solution has been successful in solving the issue
You may use any global issue from your study of global history. Some suggestions youmight wish to consider include deforestation, nuclear proliferation, AIDS, famine, terrorism,refugees, pollution, desertification, and child soldiers.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Do not use the United States as the focus of your answer.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to• Develop all aspects of the task• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that
are beyond a restatement of the theme
Answers to the essay questions are to be written in the separate essay booklet.
THIS TELLS YOU HOW MANY BODY PARAGRAPHS YOU WILL NEED
THE BULLETS TELL YOU WHAT YOU WILL BE WRITING ABOUT IN EACH BODY PARAGRAPH
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LET’S PRACTICE
Monday, October 7, 2013
Global Hist. & Geo.–Aug. ’09 [12]
In developing your answer to Part II, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:
(a) explain means “to make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or causes of; toshow the logical development or relationships of”
(b) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, andargument; to present in some detail”
Part II
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the taskbelow, and a conclusion.
Theme: Belief Systems
A belief system is an established, orderly way that groups or individuals look atreligious faith or philosophical principles. These systems have often affectedpolitics, society, and the economy in the nations or regions in which they arepracticed.
Task:
Select two belief systems from your study of global history and for each• Explain one major idea of the belief system• Discuss the effects the belief system has had on the politics, society, and/or
the economy of a specific nation or region
You may use any belief systems from your study of global history. Some suggestions youmight wish to consider include Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Daoism, Hinduism,Islam, and Judaism.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Do not use the United States as the specific nation or region in your response.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to• Develop all aspects of the task• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that are
beyond a restatement of the theme
Answers to the essay questions are to be written in the separate essay booklet.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Global Hist. & Geo.–Aug. ’09 [12]
In developing your answer to Part II, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:
(a) explain means “to make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or causes of; toshow the logical development or relationships of”
(b) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, andargument; to present in some detail”
Part II
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the taskbelow, and a conclusion.
Theme: Belief Systems
A belief system is an established, orderly way that groups or individuals look atreligious faith or philosophical principles. These systems have often affectedpolitics, society, and the economy in the nations or regions in which they arepracticed.
Task:
Select two belief systems from your study of global history and for each• Explain one major idea of the belief system• Discuss the effects the belief system has had on the politics, society, and/or
the economy of a specific nation or region
You may use any belief systems from your study of global history. Some suggestions youmight wish to consider include Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Daoism, Hinduism,Islam, and Judaism.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Do not use the United States as the specific nation or region in your response.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to• Develop all aspects of the task• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that are
beyond a restatement of the theme
Answers to the essay questions are to be written in the separate essay booklet.
WHAT IS THE THEME OF THIS ESSAY?
Monday, October 7, 2013
Global Hist. & Geo.–Aug. ’09 [12]
In developing your answer to Part II, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:
(a) explain means “to make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or causes of; toshow the logical development or relationships of”
(b) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, andargument; to present in some detail”
Part II
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the taskbelow, and a conclusion.
Theme: Belief Systems
A belief system is an established, orderly way that groups or individuals look atreligious faith or philosophical principles. These systems have often affectedpolitics, society, and the economy in the nations or regions in which they arepracticed.
Task:
Select two belief systems from your study of global history and for each• Explain one major idea of the belief system• Discuss the effects the belief system has had on the politics, society, and/or
the economy of a specific nation or region
You may use any belief systems from your study of global history. Some suggestions youmight wish to consider include Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Daoism, Hinduism,Islam, and Judaism.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Do not use the United States as the specific nation or region in your response.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to• Develop all aspects of the task• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that are
beyond a restatement of the theme
Answers to the essay questions are to be written in the separate essay booklet.
HOW MANY BODY PARAGRAPHS WILL YOU NEED TO WRITE?
ON WHAT?
TWO DIFFERENT BELIEF SYSTEMS
Monday, October 7, 2013
Global Hist. & Geo.–Aug. ’09 [12]
In developing your answer to Part II, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:
(a) explain means “to make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or causes of; toshow the logical development or relationships of”
(b) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, andargument; to present in some detail”
Part II
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the taskbelow, and a conclusion.
Theme: Belief Systems
A belief system is an established, orderly way that groups or individuals look atreligious faith or philosophical principles. These systems have often affectedpolitics, society, and the economy in the nations or regions in which they arepracticed.
Task:
Select two belief systems from your study of global history and for each• Explain one major idea of the belief system• Discuss the effects the belief system has had on the politics, society, and/or
the economy of a specific nation or region
You may use any belief systems from your study of global history. Some suggestions youmight wish to consider include Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Daoism, Hinduism,Islam, and Judaism.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Do not use the United States as the specific nation or region in your response.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to• Develop all aspects of the task• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that are
beyond a restatement of the theme
Answers to the essay questions are to be written in the separate essay booklet.
WHAT WILL YOU WRITE ABOUT FOR EACH BELIEF SYSTEM?
Monday, October 7, 2013
Global Hist. & Geo.–Aug. ’09 [12]
In developing your answer to Part II, be sure to keep these general definitions in mind:
(a) explain means “to make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or causes of; toshow the logical development or relationships of”
(b) discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, andargument; to present in some detail”
Part II
THEMATIC ESSAY QUESTION
Directions: Write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing the taskbelow, and a conclusion.
Theme: Belief Systems
A belief system is an established, orderly way that groups or individuals look atreligious faith or philosophical principles. These systems have often affectedpolitics, society, and the economy in the nations or regions in which they arepracticed.
Task:
Select two belief systems from your study of global history and for each• Explain one major idea of the belief system• Discuss the effects the belief system has had on the politics, society, and/or
the economy of a specific nation or region
You may use any belief systems from your study of global history. Some suggestions youmight wish to consider include Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Daoism, Hinduism,Islam, and Judaism.
You are not limited to these suggestions.
Do not use the United States as the specific nation or region in your response.
Guidelines:
In your essay, be sure to• Develop all aspects of the task• Support the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details• Use a logical and clear plan of organization, including an introduction and a conclusion that are
beyond a restatement of the theme
Answers to the essay questions are to be written in the separate essay booklet.
WHAT WILL YOU WRITE ABOUT FOR EACH BELIEF SYSTEM?
THESE TWO BULLETS
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CONCLUSION• Wraps up the essay, should have a closing
statement. It signals that it is the end of your essay.
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How is a history essay different than other essays I may have written?
• Based on historical evidence and knowledge, not the writer(that’s you) personal opinion.
• Is conscience of time and space in which events happened. ( ex: fire was not discovered in the Neolithic age nor was it the Neolithic Revolution)
• Evidence presented backs up thesis argument. (ex: if paper is about Neolithic Revolution there should not be information about World War I)
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