Name: Period/Topic: AP Score: Grade/Points:

AP Long Essay Question Rubric/Grade Sheet

Thesis: 1 point
Presents a thesis that makes a historically
defensible claim and establishes a line of
reasoning. The thesis must consist of one or more
sentences located in one place, either in the
introduction or the conclusion.

Contextualization: 1 point
Describes a broader historical context
relevant to prompt by relating topic of
prompt to historical events,
developments, or processes that occur
before, during, or continue after the time
frame of the question. Not merely a
phrase or reference
Evidence: 1 point
Provides specific examples of evidence
relevant to topic of prompt
Analysis and Reasoning : 1 point
Uses historical reasoning (comparison,
causation, CCOT) to frame or structure
an argument that addresses the
prompt
● Must show historical
reasoning/may be uneven or
imbalanced
AND 1 point
Supports an ARGUMENT in response to the prompt using
specific and relevant examples of evidence
AND 1 point:
Demonstrates a complex understanding of the historical
development that is the focus of the prompt, using
evidence to corroborate, qualify, or modify an argument
that addresses the question; not merely a phrase or
reference.
● Explaining nuance of an issue by analyzing
multiple variables
● Explaining both similarity and difference, or
explaining both continuity and change, or
explaining multiple causes, or explaining both
cause and effect
● Explaining relevant AND insightful connections
within and across time periods
● Confirming the validity of an argument by
corroborating multiple perspectives across
themes
● Qualifying or modifying an argument by
considering diverse or alternative views or
evidence

LEQ Grading: Grading within each range will be determined by the style and sophistication with which the above tasks are accomplished.

0 1 2 3 4 5 6
0-50 (F) 50-60(F) 60 - 69(D) 70-79 (C) 80-89(B) 90-95(A) 95-100(A)
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