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Anchor Paper – Document–Based Essay—Level 2 – A
Anchor Level 2-A
The response:
Develops some aspects of the task in some depth by discussing the impact of the atomic bomb
and steam-powered machinery on the world
Is both analytical and descriptive (without technological advancements, humans would not be
the advanced race we are today; not all technology has had a positive effect on humans; some
technology comes with a price; atomic bomb: killing millions and millions of people with one
bomb; Earth could be uninhabitable if all the nuclear weapons were detonated; arouses doubts
as to the morals of the leaders of the world; steam-powered machinery: productivity increased
by massive amounts)
Incorporates limited relevant information from documents 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9
Presents some relevant outside information (atomic bomb: nuclear power reactors, new source
of energy that is highly effective but has problems; United States and Soviet Union engaged in a
cold war for many years due to nuclear weapon capabilities; steam-powered machinery:
working conditions stooped to an all-time low; factories ruthless to the common worker; poor
wages; dangerous working environment and long hours led to a generally poor standard of
living for the worker)
Includes few relevant facts, examples, and details (atomic bomb: nuclear power reactors
currently being used by over thirty countries; nuclear technology being used as weapons;
bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; steam-powered machinery: coal, cotton, production of
railroads skyrocketed; 1780s; large factories of looms); includes an inaccuracy (pollution
formed by reactors contributed to global warming, acid rain, and a general decrease in the
quality of air)
Demonstrates a general plan of organization; contains digressions (printing press); includes an
introduction and a conclusion that focus on the positive and negative effects of technology
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 2. The information about the printing
press cannot be used to determine the score level of this response as two technological changes have
already been addressed. While the discussion of steam-powered machinery is somewhat superficial,
the discussion of the atomic bomb contains some good analytical statements.
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