AZTEC/SPANISH COMPARATIVE ESSAY
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Paragraph 1: Introduction
o What are worldviews?
o How did the Aztecs get to Valley of Mexico/Tenochtitlan?
o Why did the Spanish become explorers?
o Describe the first contact between Aztecs/Spanish
o Thesis: (CHOOSE ONE)
1. The Aztec and Spanish worldviews collided and there were a lot of similarities between the two societies.
2. The Aztec and Spanish worldviews collided and there were a lot of differences between the two societies.
Paragraph #2: Aztec Worldviews
o Describe the elements of Aztec worldview
o Describe the factors of Aztec worldview
o Use Chapters 7 & 8
o Teacher Notes
Paragraph #3: Spanish Worldviews
o Describe elements of Spanish worldview
o Describe factors of Spanish Worldview
o Chapter 9 & 10
o Teacher Notes
Paragraph #4: Differences/Similarities
o Depending on which opinion you hold, argue if there are a lot of similarities between the Spanish and Aztecs or if there
are more differences.
Conclusion
o Repeat your thesis: The Aztecs and Spanish have a lot in common or The Aztecs and Spanish are very different
o Repeat 1-2 main ideas mentioned in your essay
o Final sentence: General statement about societies (i.e. The contact between two societies often leads to conflicts and
often leads to rapid adaptation.)
Works Cited List
o Your list should include all sources including your textbook
Persuasive Essay: Aztec/Spanish Comparative Essay
Teacher Name: Ms. Jeelani
Student Name:
CATEGORY Above Standards
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Meets Standards
Approaching Standards
1 - Below Standards
Thesis x 1
The thesis statement names
the topic of the essay and
outlines the main points to be
discussed.
The thesis statement names
the topic of the essay.
The thesis statement outlines some or all The thesis statement does not
of the main points to be discussed but
name the topic AND does not
does not name the topic.
preview what will be discussed.
Content x 4
All of the evidence and
examples are specific, relevant
and explanations are given that
show how each piece of
evidence supports the author\'s
position.
Most of the evidence and
examples are specific,
relevant and explanations are
given that show how each
piece of evidence supports
the author's position.
At least one of the pieces of evidence
Evidence and examples are NOT
and examples is relevant and has an
relevant AND/OR are not
explanation that shows how that piece of explained.
evidence supports the author\'s position.
Structure x 2 All paragraphs are well-
Most paragraphs are wellMost paragraphs are well constructed,
constructed and there is some but there is no variation is structure.
varied sentence structure in
the essay.
Most paragraphs are not wellconstructed or varied.
Author makes no errors in
Spelling &
Grammar x 1 capitalization or punctuation,
Author makes 1-2 errors in
capitalization or punctuation,
but the essay is still easy to
read.
Author makes several errors in
capitalization and/or punctuation
that catch the reader\'s attention
and interrupt the flow.
constructed with varied
structure.
so the essay is exceptionally
easy to read.
Sources x 1
All sources used for quotes,
All sources used for quotes,
statistics and facts are credible statistics and facts are
and cited correctly.
credible and most are cited
correctly.
Author makes a few errors in
capitalization and/or punctuation that
catch the reader\'s attention and interrupt
the flow.
Most sources used for quotes, statistics
Many sources are suspect (not
and facts are credible and cited correctly. credible) AND/OR are not cited
correctly.