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	To successfully write a thematic essay response, one must focus on the task. Each of the task items must be addressed in the written essay response in order to receive full credit. This essay is completely from your memory of the topic chosen for the essay by New York State Board of Regents. There are no documents to assist you in writing this essay unlike a DBQ essay.		To successfully write a thematic essay response, one must focus on the task. Each of the task items must be addressed in the written essay response in order to receive full credit. This essay is completely from your memory of the topic chosen for the essay by New York State Board of Regents. There are no documents to assist you in writing this essay unlike a DBQ essay.

	'''You may also use the [http://www.~~mysocialstudiesteacher~~.~~com~~/wiki/images/4/41/Essayguide.pdf Essay Writing Guide] for reference.'''		'''You may also use the [http://www.classroomexplorations.org/wiki/images/4/41/Essayguide.pdf Essay Writing Guide] for reference.'''

	A generic scoring rubric is provided which explains how the thematic essay response will be graded. The maximum possible score is a five; the lowest possible score is a zero.		A generic scoring rubric is provided which explains how the thematic essay response will be graded. The maximum possible score is a five; the lowest possible score is a zero.
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	Before actually writing the thematic essay response, one should analyze the task and organize the information that they wish to include in the essay response. It is also important to read the scoring rubric to ensure that the essay response meets all of the requirements necessary to earn the maximum score of five. Use the link below to download and print the generic scoring rubric.		Before actually writing the thematic essay response, one should analyze the task and organize the information that they wish to include in the essay response. It is also important to read the scoring rubric to ensure that the essay response meets all of the requirements necessary to earn the maximum score of five. Use the link below to download and print the generic scoring rubric.

	[http://www.~~mysocialstudiesteacher~~.~~com~~/wiki/images/2/2e/Genericrubric2.pdf Thematic Essay Generic Scoring Rubric]		[http://www.classroomexplorations.org/wiki/images/2/2e/Genericrubric2.pdf Thematic Essay Generic Scoring Rubric]

	# Carefully read the theme and the task. Look for clues that will help identify the information required to thoroughly address both the theme and the task. Underline those sections of the theme and task that you consider most important.		# Carefully read the theme and the task. Look for clues that will help identify the information required to thoroughly address both the theme and the task. Underline those sections of the theme and task that you consider most important.
	# Draw a table or box that can be used to organize information and help in writing the essay response. Clearly label the one column heading “Tasks” and the following column heading(s) with the example(s) you wish to discuss. Suggestions topics for these examples can be found in the text after the task. Lastly, reserve the row headings for the individual task items. You may also use a [http://www.~~mysocialstudiesteacher~~.~~com~~/wiki/images/b/b9/Webmap.pdf Web Map Chart] to organize your thoughts.		# Draw a table or box that can be used to organize information and help in writing the essay response. Clearly label the one column heading “Tasks” and the following column heading(s) with the example(s) you wish to discuss. Suggestions topics for these examples can be found in the text after the task. Lastly, reserve the row headings for the individual task items. You may also use a [http://www.classroomexplorations.org/wiki/images/b/b9/Webmap.pdf Web Map Chart] to organize your thoughts.

	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==
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	== Global History Thematic Essays ==		== Global History Thematic Essays ==

	* [http://www.~~mysocialstudiesteacher~~.~~com~~/wiki/images/7/7f/Beliefsystemsthematic2.pdf Belief Systems]		* [http://www.classroomexplorations.org/wiki/images/7/7f/Beliefsystemsthematic2.pdf Belief Systems]

	== Classwork & Homework ==		== Classwork & Homework ==
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	=== Day 1 ===		=== Day 1 ===

	'''Lesson PowerPoint:''' [http://www.~~mysocialstudiesteacher~~.~~com~~/wiki/classroom/rubric/writingrubricthematic.pptx Essay Writing - The Rubric]		'''Lesson PowerPoint:''' [http://www.classroomexplorations.org/wiki/classroom/rubric/writingrubricthematic.pptx Essay Writing - The Rubric]

	'''Lesson Activity:'''		'''Lesson Activity:'''
	* [http://www.~~mysocialstudiesteacher~~.~~com~~/wiki/images/0/0f/Thematicrubricquestions.pdf Understanding the Thematic Rubric]		* [http://www.classroomexplorations.org/wiki/images/0/0f/Thematicrubricquestions.pdf Understanding the Thematic Rubric]

	'''Homework:''' [[Assignments]]		'''Homework:''' [[Assignments]]
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	'''Lesson PowerPoint:'''		'''Lesson PowerPoint:'''
	* [http://www.~~mysocialstudiesteacher~~.~~com~~/wiki/images/6/60/Thematicessayintro.pptx Thematic Essay Introduction]		* [http://www.classroomexplorations.org/wiki/images/6/60/Thematicessayintro.pptx Thematic Essay Introduction]

	'''Lesson Activity:'''		'''Lesson Activity:'''

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	To successfully write a thematic essay response, one must focus on the task. Each of the task items must be addressed in the written essay response in order to receive full credit. This essay is completely from your memory of the topic chosen for the essay by New York State Board of Regents. There are no documents to assist you in writing this essay unlike a DBQ essay.		To successfully write a thematic essay response, one must focus on the task. Each of the task items must be addressed in the written essay response in order to receive full credit. This essay is completely from your memory of the topic chosen for the essay by New York State Board of Regents. There are no documents to assist you in writing this essay unlike a DBQ essay.

	'''You may also use the [http://www.~~classroomexplorations~~.~~org~~/wiki/images/4/41/Essayguide.pdf Essay Writing Guide] for reference.'''		'''You may also use the [http://www.mysocialstudiesteacher.com/wiki/images/4/41/Essayguide.pdf Essay Writing Guide] for reference.'''

	A generic scoring rubric is provided which explains how the thematic essay response will be graded. The maximum possible score is a five; the lowest possible score is a zero.		A generic scoring rubric is provided which explains how the thematic essay response will be graded. The maximum possible score is a five; the lowest possible score is a zero.
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	Before actually writing the thematic essay response, one should analyze the task and organize the information that they wish to include in the essay response. It is also important to read the scoring rubric to ensure that the essay response meets all of the requirements necessary to earn the maximum score of five. Use the link below to download and print the generic scoring rubric.		Before actually writing the thematic essay response, one should analyze the task and organize the information that they wish to include in the essay response. It is also important to read the scoring rubric to ensure that the essay response meets all of the requirements necessary to earn the maximum score of five. Use the link below to download and print the generic scoring rubric.

	[http://www.~~classroomexplorations~~.~~org~~/wiki/images/2/2e/Genericrubric2.pdf Thematic Essay Generic Scoring Rubric]		[http://www.mysocialstudiesteacher.com/wiki/images/2/2e/Genericrubric2.pdf Thematic Essay Generic Scoring Rubric]

	# Carefully read the theme and the task. Look for clues that will help identify the information required to thoroughly address both the theme and the task. Underline those sections of the theme and task that you consider most important.		# Carefully read the theme and the task. Look for clues that will help identify the information required to thoroughly address both the theme and the task. Underline those sections of the theme and task that you consider most important.
	# Draw a table or box that can be used to organize information and help in writing the essay response. Clearly label the one column heading “Tasks” and the following column heading(s) with the example(s) you wish to discuss. Suggestions topics for these examples can be found in the text after the task. Lastly, reserve the row headings for the individual task items. You may also use a [http://www.~~classroomexplorations~~.~~org~~/wiki/images/b/b9/Webmap.pdf Web Map Chart] to organize your thoughts.		# Draw a table or box that can be used to organize information and help in writing the essay response. Clearly label the one column heading “Tasks” and the following column heading(s) with the example(s) you wish to discuss. Suggestions topics for these examples can be found in the text after the task. Lastly, reserve the row headings for the individual task items. You may also use a [http://www.mysocialstudiesteacher.com/wiki/images/b/b9/Webmap.pdf Web Map Chart] to organize your thoughts.

	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==
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	== Global History Thematic Essays ==		== Global History Thematic Essays ==

	* [http://www.~~classroomexplorations~~.~~org~~/wiki/images/7/7f/Beliefsystemsthematic2.pdf Belief Systems]		* [http://www.mysocialstudiesteacher.com/wiki/images/7/7f/Beliefsystemsthematic2.pdf Belief Systems]

	== Classwork & Homework ==		== Classwork & Homework ==
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	=== Day 1 ===		=== Day 1 ===

	'''Lesson PowerPoint:''' [http://www.~~classroomexplorations~~.~~org~~/wiki/classroom/rubric/writingrubricthematic.pptx Essay Writing - The Rubric]		'''Lesson PowerPoint:''' [http://www.mysocialstudiesteacher.com/wiki/classroom/rubric/writingrubricthematic.pptx Essay Writing - The Rubric]

	'''Lesson Activity:'''		'''Lesson Activity:'''
	* [http://www.~~classroomexplorations~~.~~org~~/wiki/images/0/0f/Thematicrubricquestions.pdf Understanding the Thematic Rubric]		* [http://www.mysocialstudiesteacher.com/wiki/images/0/0f/Thematicrubricquestions.pdf Understanding the Thematic Rubric]

	'''Homework:''' [[Assignments]]		'''Homework:''' [[Assignments]]
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	'''Lesson PowerPoint:'''		'''Lesson PowerPoint:'''
	* [http://www.~~classroomexplorations~~.~~org~~/wiki/images/6/60/Thematicessayintro.pptx Thematic Essay Introduction]		* [http://www.mysocialstudiesteacher.com/wiki/images/6/60/Thematicessayintro.pptx Thematic Essay Introduction]

	'''Lesson Activity:'''		'''Lesson Activity:'''

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'''Aim:''' How do you write an thematic essay in 45 minutes that will score between a 3 to 5 on the NYS Global Regents Exam?

'''Do Now:'''
* Day 1: What is the lowest score you should achieve on a Thematic Essay?
* Day 2: Define the acronym - D.R.L.
* Day 3: Complete your essay - you have 40 minutes
* Day 4: Belief System - Multiple Choice & Short Answer Exam
* Day 5: Peer Review - Corrections

'''Lesson Overview:'''

{| {{table}}
| align="left" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Item'''
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|'''Approx Time'''
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| Do Now||2 Min
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| Mini Lesson||15-20 Min
|-
| Activity||15 Min
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| Discussion||5-7 Min
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To successfully write a thematic essay response, one must focus on the task. Each of the task items must be addressed in the written essay response in order to receive full credit. This essay is completely from your memory of the topic chosen for the essay by New York State Board of Regents. There are no documents to assist you in writing this essay unlike a DBQ essay.

'''You may also use the [http://www.classroomexplorations.org/wiki/images/4/41/Essayguide.pdf Essay Writing Guide] for reference.'''

A generic scoring rubric is provided which explains how the thematic essay response will be graded. The maximum possible score is a five; the lowest possible score is a zero.

To earn the maximum score possible, consider the following steps for writing a thematic essay response:

== Pre-Writing ==

Before actually writing the thematic essay response, one should analyze the task and organize the information that they wish to include in the essay response. It is also important to read the scoring rubric to ensure that the essay response meets all of the requirements necessary to earn the maximum score of five. Use the link below to download and print the generic scoring rubric.

[http://www.classroomexplorations.org/wiki/images/2/2e/Genericrubric2.pdf Thematic Essay Generic Scoring Rubric]

# Carefully read the theme and the task. Look for clues that will help identify the information required to thoroughly address both the theme and the task. Underline those sections of the theme and task that you consider most important.
# Draw a table or box that can be used to organize information and help in writing the essay response. Clearly label the one column heading “Tasks” and the following column heading(s) with the example(s) you wish to discuss. Suggestions topics for these examples can be found in the text after the task. Lastly, reserve the row headings for the individual task items. You may also use a [http://www.classroomexplorations.org/wiki/images/b/b9/Webmap.pdf Web Map Chart] to organize your thoughts.

== Introduction ==

The introduction to the essay response should communicate what it is that the essay will show or prove. The thematic essay generic scoring rubric states that to earn a five, the essay, “Introduces the theme or problem by establishing a framework that is beyond a simple restatement of the Task and concludes with a summation of the theme or problem.”

Most points are lost on the introduction. For this reason, we have developed a formula for completing an introduction that would give you the highest amount of points.

==='''<u>DRL Formula</u>'''===

Define, ReWrite, List

==='''D'''efine===

Define the main idea or topic.

''Example:''

''Theme: Culture and Intellectual Life''

''Culture is the traditions and practices of a society or civilization, and within that culture, intellectuals often have made a lasting change either for the positive or negative.''

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==='''R'''eWrite===

ReWrite the historical context or theme given in your own words. You may use the WRS (Word Replacement Strategy)below to ReWrite your theme.

===='''WRS (Word Replacement Strategy}'''====

How to re-write an introduction from the theme or historical context

# Read the theme or historical context
# Circle the important words.
# Think of replacements for the most of the important words and phrases. (Multiple replacements may be necessary)
# Paraphrase (put into your own words) the theme or historical context using the replacement words.

==='''L'''ist ===
List the topics and/or items you will discuss in your body paragraphs.

''Example:

Two of the most important intellectuals that have affected society have been Michiavelli and Marx. Both have negatively and positively changed society.''

== Introduction Example ==

'''All over the world, thinkers, dreamers, and the people in power use words such as books to move and shape their culture within their state in order to affect the advancement of their society. Two of the most important intellectuals that have affected society have been Machiavelli and Hitler. Both have negatively and positively changed society, and have lasting impact today. '''

== Body Paragraphs ==

The body paragraphs need to thoroughly address all elements of the task by: demonstrating an understanding of the theme; incorporating relevant facts, examples, and details; and presenting everything in an organized manner.

This is where the completion of a pre-writing table really pays off! If constructed and filled in properly, this table will form the basis of organizing the body paragraphs of the thematic essay response.

'''Task:
* Choose two (2) philosophers or leaders and for each;
* Describe the society or culture that was affected and;
* Explain the change that occurred either positively or negatively '''

[[file:bodyparagraph.jpg|500px|]]

The table above formed the basis for the content included in these body paragraphs. It has allowed the writer to visualize the flow of the essay before committing to a single paragraph to paper. The facts in the table should be expanded with details designed to thoroughly address all aspects of the task.

== Conclusion ==

How to Write an Effective Conclusion

'''Step #1'''
Restate your theme changing the wording slightly with some greater emphasis than in your introduction.
TIP: You may be able to reverse the order of the wording)

'''Step #2'''
Restate the subject(s)/topic(s) you have discussed in your body paragraph(s).

'''Step #3'''
Give the reader one example from each of the tasks you completed in your body paragraph(s).

'''Step #4'''
Write a closing sentence that relates the importance to world history and/or people as it relates to the theme.
TIP: The conclusion should start narrow and end broad (relate to world today, or people, or civilization as a whole)

== Global History Thematic Essays ==

* [http://www.classroomexplorations.org/wiki/images/7/7f/Beliefsystemsthematic2.pdf Belief Systems]

== Classwork & Homework ==

=== Day 1 ===

'''Lesson PowerPoint:''' [http://www.classroomexplorations.org/wiki/classroom/rubric/writingrubricthematic.pptx Essay Writing - The Rubric]

'''Lesson Activity:'''
* [http://www.classroomexplorations.org/wiki/images/0/0f/Thematicrubricquestions.pdf Understanding the Thematic Rubric]

'''Homework:''' [[Assignments]]

=== Day 2 ===

'''Lesson PowerPoint:'''
* [http://www.classroomexplorations.org/wiki/images/6/60/Thematicessayintro.pptx Thematic Essay Introduction]

'''Lesson Activity:'''
* Write your introduction for your Thematic Essay

'''Homework:''' [[Assignments]]

== Day 3 ==

'''Lesson Activity:'''
* Complete your Thematic Essay - Due by end of class

== Day 4 ==

'''Lesson Activity:'''
* Complete Multiple Choice & Short Answer Exam - Due by end of class

== Day 5 ==

Activity:
* Peer Review: [http://www.peerreviewgroup.com Peer Review Group Website]

Objectives for this assignment:

On your laptop:

* Write a paragraph on what the writer could have done differently based only on the Thematic Rubric.
* Write a paragraph on what you could have done differently based only on the Thematic Rubric.
* Compare your paragraph, to your peer's paragraph, to your rubric score from the teacher.