Homework: Continuity and Change over Time Essay

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  Show both in essay if possible.
  
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  You will usually see more change than continuity.
  
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  Examine all aspects of civilization or group you are discussing.
  
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  PERSIAN
  

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  Make sure you understand what the question is asking.
  
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  Are there specific aspects of the civilization or group you are to address? (social, political, economic)
  
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  Make sure you address the time period parameters given in the question.
  

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  Thesis that addresses issues and time period.
  
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  Address all parts of the question.
  
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  Back up your thesis with historical evidence. This is the meat to your essay.
  
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  Show the change or continuity by discussing historical context.
  

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  Well written thesis that address all issues discussed in the question and the time period
  
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  Background/filler information to make a well rounded paragraph
  
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  Pick 3 issues/aspects to discuss if none are provided in the question.
  

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  Addresses first issue from beginning of time period to the end of time period
  
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  Topic sentence for the paragraph
  
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  At least four other sentences in which you give historical evidence to back up the thesis
  
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  Will show a change or continuity
  

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  Addresses second issue from beginning of time period to the end of time period
  
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  Topic Sentence
  
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  At least four other sentences to provide historical evidence to support thesis
  
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  Will show a change or continuity
  

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  Addresses third issue from beginning of time period to the end of time period
  

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  Topic Sentence
  
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  At least four other sentences that support the thesis with historical evidence
  
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  Will show a change or continuity
  

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  Restates the thesis in a different way
  
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  Sums up the change/continuity of the issues addressed
  

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  All essays can be hand written or typed. Use 12pt. font (research states you remember material better when it is hand written)
  
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  I grade using the AP Rubric.
  

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  Your Essay Question:
  
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  Thesis:
  

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  What are the three specified areas?
  
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  What are the time period parameters?
  
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  Is there change or continuity, or both?
  
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  What can your thesis be?
  
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  How will you set up the rest of your essay?
  

So how does one do this?