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Compare and Contrast Two Types of Government
Compare and contrast two of the four types of government (monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, democracy).
Rubric Code:
JX9B67
By
lgaona
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Government Paper
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Fair
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Excellent
4 pts
Introductory Paragraph
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There is no introductory paragraph.
or
The introduction does not address the assigned prompt.
Poor
The introduction is missing a hook, thesis, and/or topic introduction. What is there is confusing or not related to the assignment.
Fair
Introduction has a hook, although it does not fit well; a hard (or soft) thesis that needs revision; the topic is introduced in a confusing matter.
Good
Introduction has a hook; a hard (or soft) thesis, though it may be a little confusion; the topic is introduced, although it may not be completely clear.
Excellent
Introduction has a captivating hook; a complete hard (or soft) thesis; and clearly introduces the topic of the paper.
Body Paragraph
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There is no body paragraph.
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The body paragraph does not address the assigned prompt.
Poor
Paragraph does not have a topic sentence that stands alone, details and facts are limited or repeated, transition sentence is absent.
Fair
Paragraph has a topic sentence that roughly describes its intent, 2-3 supporting details that deal with similar facts, transition sentence is unclear.
Good
Paragraph has a topic sentence that loosely describes its intent, includes 2-3 different supporting sentences with facts or details, transition sentence attempts to set up next paragraph.
Excellent
Paragraph has a well thought out topic sentence that explains its intent, includes 2-3 supporting sentences with original facts or details, transition sentence sets up the next paragraph.
Body Paragraph
Missing
There is no body paragraph.
or
The body paragraph does not address the assigned prompt.
Poor
Paragraph does not have a topic sentence that stands alone, details and facts are limited or repeated, transition sentence is absent.
Fair
Paragraph has a topic sentence that roughly describes its intent, 2-3 supporting details that deal with similar facts, transition sentence is unclear.
Good
Paragraph has a topic sentence that loosely describes its intent, includes 2-3 different supporting sentences with facts or details, transition sentence attempts to set up next paragraph.
Excellent
Paragraph has a well thought out topic sentence that explains its intent, includes 2-3 supporting sentences with original facts or details, transition sentence sets up the next paragraph.
Conclusion Paragraph
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There is no body paragraph.
or
The conclusion paragraph does not address the assigned prompt.
Poor
Conclusion does not have one of the following: link, thesis, or twist. Remaining pieces are confusing, or weak.
Fair
Link to hook is confusing, restates thesis using the same type from intro, twist is confusing, new information is introduced (without being part of link or twist)
Good
Conclusion attempts to link to the hook, restates the thesis with a hard or soft thesis (depending on intro.), attempts to end the paragraphs with a twist.
Excellent
Conclusion begins with an understandable link to the hook, restates the thesis with a hard of soft thesis (depending on intro.), ends the paragraph with a quirky or thought-provoking twist.
Grammar/ Spelling
Missing
Grammar and/or spelling errors are distracting, and often make the essay difficult to read.
Poor
Grammar and/or spelling errors make the essay difficult to read in areas.
Fair
Grammar and/or spelling errors are found throughout the essay, including commonly used words.
Good
A few grammar and/or spelling errors are found in the essay, however spelling errors are topic specific words.
Excellent
Relatively no grammar or spelling errors are found in the essay.
Sentences/ Word Choice
Missing
Essay is plagued with run-on sentences and/or incomplete sentences; Word choice relies on very basic vocabulary.
Poor
Essay includes run-ons and/or incomplete sentences; Word choice is simple, and often below grade level.
Fair
Sentences do not include run-ons or incomplete sentences, however essay does not include complex/compound sentences; Word choice is at, or slightly below, grade level.
Good
Sentence lengths vary, and include an occasional complex/compound sentence; Word choice is consistent with grade level vocabulary.
Excellent
Sentence lengths vary, and include complex/compound sentences; Word choice shows thought about the subject and enhances the essay.
Punctuation
Missing
None of the paragraphs are indented. There are many end mark mistakes, and commas are often misused or missing from the paper.
Poor
None of the paragraphs are indented. There are several end mark mistakes, and many comma mistakes.
Fair
Most of the paragraphs are indented. There are one or two end mark mistakes, and a few comma mistakes.
Good
All paragraphs are indented. End punctuation (periods, question marks) are correct; occasionally a comma is misplaced or missing.
Excellent
All paragraphs are indented, there are very few punctuation mistakes (no end mark mistakes, and very few comma mistakes).
Title
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Paper does not have a title.
Poor
Title is a basic description of the paper's topic.
Fair
Title does not link to the twist, but is original.
Good
Title makes an attempt to link to the twist.
Excellent
Title goes well with the twist (possible sharing words or phrases from the twist).
Historical Accurateness
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Good
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Excellent
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First Government Model
Missing
Essay does not identify one of the four models of government discussed in class.
Poor
Essay identifies a model, however is unable to use accurate information to discuss it's characteristics, thus showing a far below basic knowledge of the model.
Fair
Essay discusses the model, however only one accurate characteristic is discussed, thus demonstrating a below basic knowledge of the model.
Good
Essay accurately discusses the model using a minimum of two distinct characteristics as details, thus demonstrating a basic knowledge of the model.
Excellent
Essay accurately discusses the model, using a minimum of three distinct characteristics as details, thus demonstrating proficient knowledge of the model.
Second Government Model
Missing
Essay does not identify one of the four models of government discussed in class.
Poor
Essay identifies a model, however is unable to use accurate information to discuss it's characteristics, thus showing a far below basic knowledge of the model.
Fair
Essay discusses the model, however only one accurate characteristic is discussed, thus demonstrating a below basic knowledge of the model.
Good
Essay accurately discusses the model using a minimum of two distinct characteristics as details, thus demonstrating a basic knowledge of the model.
Excellent
Essay accurately discusses the model, using a minimum of three distinct characteristics as details, thus demonstrating proficient knowledge of the model.
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