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Pre-AP Who Is This? US History 8th Grade Unit 1 
Who Is This? US History 8th Grade Unit 1
Rubric Code: CXBWB46
By btkblevins
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Subject: History  
Type: Exam  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Above Standards

10-9

(N/A)

At Standard Level

8-7

(N/A)

Approaching Standards

7-6

(N/A)

Below Standards

5 and below

(N/A)

Content
5 pts

Above Standards

In developing the paragraph, the student discusses 6 or more pieces of evidence to support their claims as to who this person is.
At Standard Level

In developing the paragraph, the student discusses 5 or more pieces of evidence to support their claims as to who this person is.
Approaching Standards

In developing the paragraph, the student discusses 4 or more pieces of evidence to support their claims as to who this person is.
Below Standards

The student discusses vaguely or inaccurately discusses one or more pieces of evidence to support their claims as to who this person is.
Introduction/Thesis Statement
2 pts

Above Standards

Develops a clear thesis identifying four types of historical sources and how the evidence relates to the mystery person. It engages the reader and creates interest.
At Standard Level

Develops a clear thesis identifying three types of historical sources and how the evidence relates to the mystery person.
The thesis creates interest and is fairly well developed.
Approaching Standards

Develops a thesis identifying at least two types of evidence. It contains a thesis statement, but it either does not give accurate and complete information about the topic, or it lacks detail and creativity.
Below Standards

Does not establish a thesis identifying historical sources.
Body Paragraph/Mechanics
2 pts

Above Standards

The paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph around one point. Details/examples in the body paragraphs are clear and well developed, and there are enough details.
No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent.
At Standard Level

The paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph around one point. A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Approaching Standards

Each body paragraph does NOT contain a clear topic sentence. There are details/examples, but they are either unclear or not presented from general to specific. A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization. Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.
Below Standards

Body paragraphs do not contain a topic sentence.
Details/examples are either wrong or lacking. Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. Writing is confusing and hard to follow.
The word choice is inadequate.
Conclusion/Summary
1 pts

Above Standards

The conclusion includes a review of the thesis stating who the mystery person is and mentions the evidence provided.
At Standard Level

The conclusion includes a review of the thesis stating who the mystery person is but could use different language to create a summary of the introduction.
Approaching Standards

The conclusion makes a point about who the mystery person is, but it does little to summarize the question answered through the thesis.
Below Standards

There is no conclusion, or it does not summarize the thesis accurately.



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