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iRubric: Unit 5: Independent Essay Rubric

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Unit 5: Independent Essay Rubric Essay Rubric Rubric Code: LC282C By kkeenleyside Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 9-12

History
	Unsatisfactory 10 pts	Satisfactory 10 pts	Good 10 pts	Excellent 10 pts
Addressing the topic x2	Unsatisfactory No discernible idea about the topic and/or serious misunderstanding of the topic.	Satisfactory Essay indicates some aspect of the topic; more a restatement of than a point about the topic.	Good Clear essay addressing the topic.	Excellent Well-developed essay directly addressing the topic.
Analysis x2	Unsatisfactory Descriptive rather than analytical; marginally related to the topic; significant logical gaps.	Satisfactory Analysis of the topic, addressing most parts of the topic; analysis adequate but unevenly developed.	Good Good analysis of the topic, addressing most parts of the topic; analysis demonstrates understanding of all sides of a question (as appropriate), though may be unevenly developed.	Excellent Persuasive analysis of the topic, addressing all parts of the topic; analysis demonstrates thorough understanding of all sides of a question (as appropriate).
Grasp of historical issues x2	Unsatisfactory Little grasp of general historical issues raised by topic.	Satisfactory Some grasp of general historical issues raised by topic, though some significant issues may be omitted.	Good Good grasp of general historical issues raised by topic.	Excellent Outstanding grasp of general historical issues raised by topic.
Evidence	Unsatisfactory Few and/or erroneous specific examples demonstrate little knowledge of relevant history.	Satisfactory Some specific examples demonstrate knowledge of relevant history; some clearly relevant examples omitted.	Good Several specific examples demonstrate good knowledge of relevant history.	Excellent Numerous specific examples demonstrate detailed knowledge of relevant history.
Structure	Unsatisfactory Poorly organized: no clear introduction, argument, or conclusion.	Satisfactory Contains at least two of the following: introduction, argument, and conclusion; organization may be somewhat unclear.	Good Well organized, with an introduction, argument, and conclusion.	Excellent Extremely well organized, with a clear introduction, argument, and conclusion.
Grammar	Unsatisfactory Pattern of grammatical errors and/or inappropriate colloquialisms.	Satisfactory Understandable, but contains several grammatical errors or colloquialisms.	Good Clearly written in appropriate standard English; some grammatical errors or colloquialisms.	Excellent Well written in appropriate standard English; few grammatical errors or colloquialisms.