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Anchor Paper – Thematic Essay—Level 2 – A
Anchor Level 2-A
The response:
Minimally develops all aspects of the task by describing the situations addressed by Simón
Bolívar and Mohandas Gandhi, describing one action these leaders took to change the situation,
and mentioning the impact of those actions on each society
Is primarily descriptive; includes weak application and lacks analysis
Includes few relevant facts, examples, and details (Bolívar: South America; independence from
Spain; the liberator; Ecuador; Colombia; Venezuela; Gran Colombia; Latin American
Revolution; Gandhi: imperialist nations; India; independence from Great Britain;
noncooperation; Hindu extremist; democratic nation)
Demonstrates a general plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that go
slightly beyond a restatement of the theme
Conclusion: Overall, the response fits the criteria for Level 2. The response does not adequately
convey understanding of the difference between apartheid in South Africa and the treatment of
Indians in India. In addition, the response fails to evaluate the impact of gaining independence for
either nation, except “they look forward to a better society” or “would become a democratic
nation.”
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