Essay Prompt for World History 9
1) Task- You have arrived at your final task of 1st semester where you get to show off your
improved writing skills.
2)
Make a selection- Pick 3 of 5 listed themes and write an essay to highlight how these
themes shaped the ancient world (focus analysis on events covered during 1st semester).
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Emergence of world religions
Power (Cycles, Structure, Mandate of Heaven, Divine Right)
Trade/Movement/Migration (Cultural Interchange)
Conflict (Military, Political, Religious)
Technological/Intellectual Advancements (Inventions, Innovations)
3) Writing-I would suggest:
Paragraph 1- brief introduction to tell the reader of your essay’s purpose (what your goal is with this
paper.
Paragraph 2 – Idea/Concept #1 that has shaped the world.
Paragraph 3 – Idea/Concept #2 that has shaped the world.
Paragraph 4 – Idea/Concept #3 that has shaped the world.
Paragraph 5– A brief conclusion to wrap up your essay.
Good luck! Organize first, then write! Do your best!
BRAINSTORMING
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Emergence of world
religions
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Power (Cycles, Structure,
Mandate of Heaven, Divine Right)
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Trade/Movement/Migratio
n (Cultural Interchange
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Conflict (Military, Political,
Religious)
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Technological/Intellectual
Advancements (Inventions,
Innovations)
RUBRIC- Attach to Essay
Concept #1
4
Concept is well
thought out, multiple
examples are used,
clear learning and
analysis are shown
Concept #2
Concept is well
thought out, multiple
examples are used,
clear learning and
analysis are shown
Concept #3
Concept is well
thought out, multiple
examples are used,
clear learning and
analysis are shown
Work Ethic
Work Ethic is clear,
student worked hard
when given time,
essay is organized
and neat
Less than 3
Grammatical or
Spelling Errors
Grammar/Spelling
Name_______________
3
Concept is thought
out, multiple
examples are used
some are unclear
AND/OR unclear
analysis is shown
Concept is thought
out, multiple
examples are used
some are unclear
AND/OR unclear
analysis is shown
Concept is thought
out, multiple
examples are used
some are unclear
AND/OR unclear
analysis is shown
Work Ethic is present,
student worked when
given time, essay is
somewhat organized
and neat
4-5 Grammatical or
Spelling Errors
Other Comments;
TOTAL SCORE;_____________________________
2
Concept is thought
out, only one
example is used AND/
OR some are unclear
and/or unclear
analysis is shown
Concept is thought
out, only one
example is used AND/
OR some are unclear
and/or unclear
analysis is shown
Concept is thought
out, only one
example is used AND/
OR some are unclear
and/or unclear
analysis is shown
Work Ethic is unclear,
student did not work
hard when given
time, essay is
unorganized
6-7 Grammatical or
Spelling Errors
1
Concept is unclear,
examples are unclear
or not present,
learning is unclear or
not present
Concept is unclear,
examples are unclear
or not present,
learning is unclear or
not present
Concept is unclear,
examples are unclear
or not present,
learning is unclear or
not present
Shows minimal effort,
unclear organization,
not working when
given time
8+ Grammatical or
Spelling Errors