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The Causes of World War II: Why Nations Go To War Scholars will write a 5 paragraph essay explaining three major causes of World War II. Essays will also include a response to the question of why nations go to war and why they join alliances. Rubric Code: J78W4B By mfox227 Draft Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 6-8

The Causes of World War II
	Below Standards 1 pts	Approaching Standards 2 pts	Meets Standards 3 pts	Exceeds Standards 4 pts
Organization	Below Standards Essay is not organized into 5 or more clear paragraphs; does not address one or more parts of the assignment, and/or is missing a Conclusion.	Approaching Standards Essay is organized into 5 or more clear paragraphs, each addressing one part of the assignment. Either or both Introduction and Conclusion are not complete.	Meets Standards Essay is organized into 5 or more clear paragraphs, each addressing one part of the assignment. The Introduction and Conclusion both providebasic overviews of the topic.	Exceeds Standards Essay is organized into 5 or more clear paragraphs, each addressing one part of the assignment. The Introduction and Conclusion both provide thorough anlyses of the topic.
Evidence and Examples	Below Standards Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained.	Approaching Standards At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence relates to the topic.	Meets Standards Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence relates to the topic.	Exceeds Standards All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence relates to the topic.
Accuracy	Below Standards Most supportive facts and statistics were inaccurately reported.	Approaching Standards Most supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately.	Meets Standards Almost all supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately.	Exceeds Standards All supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately.
Mechanics	Below Standards Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.	Approaching Standards A few grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors.	Meets Standards Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors	Exceeds Standards No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.