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Anchor Level 5-A
The response:
Thoroughly develops all aspects of the task evenly and in depth by describing the situations
Adolf Hitler and Mohandas Gandhi attempted to change, describing the action these leaders
took to change the situations, and discussing the impact of those actions on the society in which
they lived
Is more analytical than descriptive (Hitler: war sapped all of their energy and resources; held
out a vision of a rebuilt Germany strong enough to conquer Europe; by filling the German
peoples’ hearts and minds with this concept, they were able to mobilize and accomplish huge
feats; Gandhi: he was unwilling to use force because he knew that it was useless to use force
against the better equipped British army; the protest brought shame to the British Empire and
demonstrated the dedication of the Indian freedom fighters; people worldwide started putting
pressure on Britain to give India its independence)
Richly supports the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details (Hitler: World War I;
Versailles Treaty; reparations; guilt clause; fiery speeches and fierce propaganda; racial
superiority; Aryan race; German guilt; World War II; wholesale slaughter of Jews, Slavs, and
other “genetically undesirable” individuals; Gandhi: British Empire; cotton; tea; independence
struggle; civil disobedience; nonviolence; march on the salt works; world public opinion against
the British; treatment of untouchables and conflict between Hindus and Muslims after
independence; conflict between India and Pakistan)
Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion
that are beyond a restatement of the theme
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 5. The strong analysis throughout the
response is sophisticated. An insightful use of facts about nationalism in Germany and India
illustrates an understanding of how the actions of leaders can be very different yet gain the support
of the people. The response demonstrates that a leader’s actions can influence a country in both
positive and negative ways, clearly showing an understanding of the motives and tactics used by
each of the leaders.
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