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Law, History Paragrapg/essay answer rubric 
This rubric will be used to evaluate short-answer and essay assignments and exams.
Rubric Code: C3B982
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  5 Advanced

5 pts

4 Proficient

4 pts

3 Basic

3 pts

2 Below Basic

2 pts

1 Far Below Basic

1 pts

Response

5 Advanced

The answer is complete. All information provided is accurate. The answer demonstrates a deep understanding of the content. Writing is well organized, cohesive, and easy to read.
4 Proficient

The answer is missing slight details. All information provided is accurate. The answer demonstrates understanding of the content. Writing is well organized, cohesive, and easy to read.
3 Basic

The answer does not address a portion of the question, or major details are missing.<BR>
Almost all information provided is accurate.<BR>
The answer demonstrates basic understanding of the content. Writing is organized, cohesive, and easy to read
2 Below Basic

The answer to the question is lacking any detail. Some information provided is accurate. The answer demonstrates a lack of understanding of the content. Writing may be unorganized, not cohesive, and difficult to read.
1 Far Below Basic

Question is not answered. A small amount to none of the information provided is accurate. The answer demonstrates a lack of understanding of the content. Writing is unorganized, not cohesive, and very difficult to read.
Main/Topic Idea Sentence

5 Advanced

Main/Topic idea sentence is clear, correctly placed, and is restated in the closing sentence.
4 Proficient

Main/Topic idea sentence is either unclear or incorrectly placed, and is restated in the closing sentence.
3 Basic

Main/Topic idea sentence is unclear and incorrectly placed, and is restated in the closing sentence.
2 Below Basic

Main/Topic idea sentence is some what unclear and incorrectly placed, and is not restated in the closing sentence.
1 Far Below Basic

Main/Topic idea sentence is unclear and incorrectly placed, and is not restated in the closing sentence.
Supporting Detail Sentence

5 Advanced

Paragraph(s) have three or more supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea. All statements are accurate.
4 Proficient

Paragraph(s) have two supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea. Some statements are inaccurate
3 Basic

Paragraph(s) have one supporting detail sentence that relate back to the main idea. Some statements are inaccurate.
2 Below Basic

Paragraph(s) have no supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea. Most statements are inaccurate.
1 Far Below Basic

Paragraph(s) have no supporting detail sentences that relate back to the main idea. All statements are inaccurate
Mechanics and Grammar

5 Advanced

Paragraph(s) have no errors in punctuation, grammar, capitalization, and spelling.
4 Proficient

Paragraph (s) have one or two punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and/or spelling errors.
3 Basic

Paragraph (s) has three to five punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and/or spelling errors.
2 Below Basic

Paragraph(s) has six or more punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and/or spelling errors.
1 Far Below Basic

Paragraph(s) has six or more punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and/or spelling errors.










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