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To appreciate how much an invetion has changed mainstream culture, students will write an essay imagining life without it.
Rubric Code: J4B375
By Munira
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

4 pts

Fair

6 pts

Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Introduction

Poor

Background details are a random collection of of information, or unclear, or not related to topic. Introduction boring and uninteresting
Fair

Introduction adequately explains the background, but may lack detail and creativity
Good

Introduction creates interest and is fairly well developed. Contains some of the information regarding the story being illustrated
Excellent

Extremely well developed introduction. It engages the reader and creates interest. Contains accurate and all information regarding the story being illustrated
Main points/body paragraphs

Poor

Details are either wrong (evidence from the story not given) or lacking.
Fair

There are clear points, but they lack detail.
Good

Well developed main points directly related to the topic. Evidence from the story is given to support the main points
Excellent

Points in essay are well developed, with multiple points/evidence given from the story to illustrate.
Organization/Structure

Poor

No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.
Fair

Organization is clear. Transitions are present
Good

Logical progression of ideas. Transitions are present equally throughout the essay
Excellent

Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the essay. Transitions are mature and graceful.
Style: sentence flow, diction

Poor

Writing is confusing, hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. Inappropriate diction
Fair

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. Diction is appropriate
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. Diction is consistent
Excellent

Writing is smooth, skillfull, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Diction is consistent and words well chosen.
Mechanics

Poor

Major spelling and punctuation errors (9+). Writing is unclear and hard to read. Did not follow typing requirements.
Fair

A few minor spelling and punctuation errors (6-8). Writing is clear and readable. Few typing errors.
Good

Almost no spelling or punctuation errors (3-5). Writing is clear and easy to understand, but writing could be improved, by editing. Typed correctly
Excellent

Only one or two spelling and/or punctuation errors. Writing is clear and easy to read. Typed correctly.
Required Content
  Poor

6 pts

Fair

9 pts

Good

12 pts

Excellent

15 pts

Content

Poor

Students do not clearly demonstrate how their major invention has changed mainstream culture.
Fair

Students show a fair understanding of how their major invention has changed mainstream culture.
Good

Students show a good understanding of how their major invention has changed mainstream culture.
Excellent

Students show a full understanding ofhow their major invention has changed mainstream culture.





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