Prompt: __________________________________________________________________________
A.P. World History
LEQ (Long Essay Question) Rubric
A. Introduction: Contextualization-1 Point Possible
___ Essay accurately relates the topic of the prompt to broader historical events, developments, or processes within the
introduction or
body of the essay (1)
____Attempt at contextualization is underdeveloped and lacks explanation of how it relates to the prompt
____No attempt at contextualization
B. Introduction: Thesis – 1 Point Possible
___ Responds to the prompt with a historically defensible thesis/claim that establishes a line of reasoning (1)
Improvement Needed:
___Thesis is properly argumentative but is too simplistic and lacks the necessary level of specificity.
___Thesis is too vague, needs better organization, or simply restates the prompt.
___Thesis is incoherent, confusing, and/or off-topic.
C. Body: Argument Development using Evidence – 2 Points Possible
___Essay uses at least 6 pieces of specific evidence that is relevant to the topic of the prompt (1)
___Evidence used effectively supports the argument developed in the thesis and topic sentences in the body of the essay (1)
Improvement Needed:
___Evidence used to support the prompt is vague, generalized, or minimal.
___Evidence is inaccurate, irrelevant, or non-existent.
D. Body: Analysis and Reasoning—2 Points Possible
___Essay uses the historical thinking skill to structure an argument throughout the body that answers the prompt (topic
sentences) (1)
___Essay demonstrates advanced reasoning skills by: analyzing multiple causes, explaining the historical nuance of the
argument, connecting the essay topic to events in another time period, confirming the validity of the argument by using a
different theme, and/or qualifying the argument by considering and responding to an alternative point of view.
Improvement Needed:
___One or more body paragraphs are ineffective in addressing the prompt
___Topic sentences are vague and/or do not support the thesis or argument
___Essay is too simplistic in reasoning skills
Score: ____/6 points
Letter Grade: ____
Additional Feedback:
___more evidence ___budget your time
___more depth
___use past tense
___oversimplifications
___no shorthand
___improve organization
___improve HTS
___U Must STUDY!
___writing skills (spell/grammar) need work