iRubric: ADV US History-Reconstruction rubric

States a clear position on whether or not reconstruction was a success or failure and includes a minimum of four causes backed by using a minimum of four primary and secondary sources to support how the federal government affected both state and individual liberties.

States a clear position on whether or not reconstruction was a success or failure and includes a minimum of three causes backed by using a minimum of three primary and secondary sources to support how the federal government affected both state and individual liberties.

States position on whether or not reconstruction was a success or failure and includes a minimum of two causes backed by two primary and secondary sources to support how the federal government affected both state and individual liberties.

Does not state a clear position on whether or not reconstruction was a success or failure and includes fewer than two causes backed by less than primary and secondary sources to support how the federal government affected both state and individual liberties.

Each body 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 to create vivid images in the reader's mind with the use of vivid/ sense language that creates a dominant impression.

Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph on one point.
Details/examples are clear and presented from general to specific, but they are not well developed.

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.

Body paragraphs do not contain a topic sentence.
Details/examples are either wrong or lacking.

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order that enhances the essay and provides a vivid description of the topic with appropriate and effective transitions.Writing is smooth, skillfull, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph.

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice.

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better.

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.No discernable organization. Transitions are not present.Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.
The word choice is inadequate.