Change and Continuity Over Time Chart
Region
Set the Stage
Major
changes
Reasons for
Changes
Major
continuities
Reasons for
Continuities
Connection
to the Big
Picture
(Global
Context)
Describe and explain continuities and changes in religious beliefs and practices in Latin
America/Caribbean from 1450 to present.
Change and Continuity Over Time Chart
BASIC CORE
What you need to do to get the point :
Points
Historical skills and knowledge
given
required to show competence
Points
1. Has acceptable thesis.
1 Thesis must address change and continuity
(Addresses the global
throughout time period given and region(s). Use
issues and the time
the chart. Explain what the region was like
period(s) specified.)
when you “Set the Stage” and then explain what
the region was like at the end of the period
given. This is the most important part of your
essay.
DO NOT WRITE THAT THERE WERE A
LOT OF CHANGES AND CONTINUITIES.
1. Addresses all parts of
2 You must address BOTH changes and
COT Cont
the question.
continuities in your essay.
(Addresses most parts
(1) For Two Points:
of the question: for
The essay provides relevant discussion of both
example, addresses
continuity and change within the time period
change but not continuity.)
For One Point:
The essay provides relevant discussion of either
continuity or change within the time period
1. Substantiates thesis
2 For Two Points:
Evidence
with appropriate
· Use a minimum of eight pieces of evidence
historical evidence.
of change and continuity
(Partially substantiates
(1) · Change must be a concrete example and be
thesis with appropriate
connected to a specific country
historical evidence.)
· Continuity evidence may be general to the
selected region
· At least one piece of evidence must be about
change and continuity
For One Point:
· Provides seven pieces of accurate evidence
of change AND/OR continuity
· Evidence of change must be related to a
country or countries
1. Uses relevant world
1 You must connect the changes and continuities
historical context
in the region(s) to the major trends in the world
effectively to explain
at that time. Also what is going on in the world
change over time
during the time period(s) could explain why
and/or continuity.
there are changes going on in the region(s).
1. Analyzes the process
1 This is the analysis for the essay. You have to
of change over time
explain why each change and continuities
and/or continuity.
occurred.
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Subtotal
7
If you achieve a score of 7 you are eligible to earn an extra 2 points in the expanded core.
· Has a clear, analytical and comprehensive · Provides ample historical evidence to
thesis
substantiate thesis.
· Addresses all parts of the question (as
· Provides links with relevant ideas, events,
relevant): comparisons, chronology,
trends in an innovative way
causation, connections, themes,
interactions, content.
· Addresses all parts of the question evenly