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Women Newspaper Project 
Benjamin Franklin Essay
Informational Writing
Rubric Code: G23WXAX
By lgibson
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Subject: History  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Proficient

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Approaching

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Beginning

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Article 1-25

Exemplary

Evidence is detailed and clearly describes the background information and accomplishments. The third paragraph shows in-depth analysis; citation(s) correctly done.
Proficient

Good intro with a hook, background info, and thesis at the end with topics, but could use a little more detail or clarity
Approaching

Some evidence is included, but it needs more specific historical facts. The third paragraph does not have analysis but repeats information from the first two paragraphs. The writing is vague and/or unclear. The citation is vague.
Beginning

Doesn't have an intro or intro is very short, may be missing most background information, does not have a thesis statement
Article 2-25

Exemplary

Evidence is detailed and clearly describes the background information and accomplishments. The third paragraph shows in-depth analysis; citation correctly done.
Proficient

Evidence could be a little more detailed, but it still clearly describes the background information and accomplishments. The third paragraph has analysis, but it could be a little more detailed. There is a citation, but it is not correctly done.
Approaching

Some evidence is included, but it needs more specific historical facts. The third paragraph does not have analysis but repeats information from the first two paragraphs. The writing is vague and/or unclear. The citation is vague.
Beginning

Lacks supporting evidence/very short paragraphs/missing a paragraph; no citation.
Article 3-25

Exemplary

Evidence is detailed and clearly describes the background information and accomplishments. The third paragraph shows in-depth analysis; citation correctly done.
Proficient

Evidence could be a little more detailed, but it still clearly describes the background information and accomplishments. The third paragraph has analysis, but it could be a little more detailed. There is a citation, but it is not correctly done.
Approaching

Some evidence is included, but it needs more specific historical facts. The third paragraph does not have analysis but repeats information from the first two paragraphs. The writing is vague and/or unclear. The citation is vague.
Beginning

Lacks supporting evidence/very short paragraphs/missing a paragraph; no citation.
Organization 10

Exemplary

There are three clear paragraphs per article, and each paragraph follows the requirements (background info, accomplishments, analysis). Topic and concluding sentences are included when required.
Proficient

The structure is mostly correct with a few errors. and each paragraph follows the requirements (background info, accomplishments, analysis). Topic and concluding sentences are included when required.
Approaching

The writing is not split into paragraphs, is missing 1-2 topic and/or concluding sentences.
Beginning

Completely disorganized; missing most topic and/or closing sentences; missing one or more paragraphs in each article
Conventions 15

Exemplary

Well-written with descriptive vocabulary; up to five writing/spelling errors; has detailed sentences; uses academic language
Proficient

Generally well-written; could use more descriptive words; up to eight writing/spelling errors; has somewhat detailed sentences; is somewhat academic
Approaching

Some weak areas in writing; simple vocabulary; up to 10 writing/spelling errors; sentences are fairly short and choppy uses some informal language or slang
Beginning

Poorly written in many areas and/or more than 10 writing/spelling errors; very short and choppy sentences; has a lot of informal language
Article Appearance-10

Exemplary

Articles look like they belong in a newspaper (they are in columns). Includes newspaper section, date, and title for the articles. Picture may be added to give it a professional look.
Proficient

Articles look like they belong in a newspaper (they are in columns). May be missing one of the following: newspaper section, date, and title for the articles. Picture may be added to give it a professional look.
Approaching

Articles are typed, but they are not in a newspaper format. Is missing two or more of the following: newspaper section, date, and title for the articles.
Beginning

Is handwritten, not in a newspaper format, or missing all of the following information: newspaper section, date, and title for the articles.
Creative Portion-25

Exemplary

Follows directions, is neat, shows a high amount of effort and creativity
Proficient

Mostly follows directions, is neat, shows a good amount of effort and creativity
Approaching

Is missing some parts or not finished, is a little messy, lacks effort or creativity
Beginning

Is not included, barely started, or very sloppy/thrown together.
Works Cited Page-15

Exemplary

Includes 3 or more references in the correct format and arranged alphabetically; shows depth of research
Proficient

Includes 3 references; the format is mostly correct; is arranged alphabetically
Approaching

Includes 2 references; the format is incorrect in a few spots; is not arranged alphabetically; or has 3 sources but does not have educational references
Beginning

Has only 1 reference; format is mostly incorrect




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