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Who Is This? US History 8th Grade Unit 1
Primary Source US History 8th Grade Unit 1
Rubric Code:
DXBWB45
By
btkblevins
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Subject:
History
Type:
Exam
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Criteria for Essay
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 4 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 3 or more pieces of evidence to support their claims as to who this person is.
Approaching Standards
In developing the paragraph, the student discusses 2-3 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.
Keywords:
Descriptive Paragraph, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
History
Psychology
Types:
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Writing
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