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Mastering Change and Continuity in Historical Essays

This guide outlines a systematic approach to writing a comprehensive Change and Continuity Over Time (CCOT) essay. It emphasizes understanding the question, brainstorming related ideas, and structuring the essay effectively using the Rule of Three for body paragraphs. Key steps include developing a clear thesis with specific changes and continuities, supporting evidence, and analytical insights. By comparing and contrasting different historical variables, students can create compelling arguments that address the essay prompt while ensuring they follow a structured format.

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Mastering Change and Continuity in Historical Essays

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  1. 1. Analyze the question: what are you being asked to do? 2. Make a quick list of ideas that possibly relate to the topic (ex. – question on diffusion of Buddhism; facts you know about it in general) 3.Address the question. How will your facts fit? 4. Rule of 3! 2 changes/1 cont, or vice versa. 5. Begin thesis paragraph. Address question, specific changes/cont. , WHY change/cont Use transition phrases (“for example…however…BECAUSE”) 6. Where do they agree and disagree? 7. RULE OF THREE 8. Plan a thesis. ID differences & similarities: BE SPECIFIC! 9. Write your essay. Be sure to answer the question & follow the rubric (thesis, addresses question, evidence, 2+ comparisons, 1+ analysis). 10. Conclusion: re-state thesis, main point(s) C-C-O-T Essay Game Plan

  2. 6. Body paragraphs: RULE OF 3! each body paragraph will look like this: Sentence one – change or cont #1 from the thesis – topic sentence! Sentence two, three, etc - evidence to support that change or cont Last Sentence - a statement that analyzes that ch/cont – why did that ch/cont occur; or what was the effect of that ch/cont C-C-O-T Essay Game Plan

  3. 7. Conclusion: re-state thesis, main point(s). Add RELEVANT WORLD HISTORICAL CONTEXT – a comparison of a ch/cont to something else in world history 8. Double-check: did you follow the rubric and address the question? 9. Prep for 5 min of pre-writing, 35 min to actually write the essay. C-C-O-T. Essay Game Plan

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