Paleolithic vs. Neolithic Man Comparative Essay
You must have your “Early Man Notes” sheet complete. (10)
You must have your Double Bubble Thinking Map (10)
Essay requirements:
You will compare Paleolithic and Neolithic man.
You need a Title. (5) A clever title is even better.
You need 4 Paragraphs. Remember to indent each paragraph.
1. Introductory paragraph. It must contain a thesis statement. (5)
2. A paragraph with at least 3 similarities between Paleolithic and Neolithic man. It should begin with a
main idea statement. (10)
3. A paragraph with at least 3 differences between Paleolithic and Neolithic man. It should begin with a
main idea statement. (10)
4. A concluding paragraph that restates the thesis statement or adds a personal reflection. (5)
Capitalization and punctuation are important. Spelling matters. You are not allowed to misspell Paleolithic or
Neolithic!! (10)
Total – 65 points
Score Sheet
Name __________________________
_____ Early Man Notes sheet complete (10)
_____ Double Bubble Thinking Map (10)
_____ Title (5)
_____ Introductory paragraph with a thesis statement (5)
_____ Similarities paragraph. Include at least three similarities between Paleolithic and Neolithic man. Begin
with a main idea statement. (10)
_____ Differences paragraph. Include at least three differences between Paleolithic and Neolithic man. It
should begin with a main idea statement. (10)
_____ Concluding (conclusion) paragraph. Restates the thesis statement or add a personal reflection. (5)
_____ Capitalization and punctuation. (10)
_____ Total (65)