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External Factors of Confederation Choose one external factor that you believe is the greatest contributor to Confederation. Write a formal paragraph arguing your position. There should be a clear introductory and concluding statement. Use historical fact and personal opinion to support your argument. Rubric Code: MX6X78 By Vicky1984 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

External Factors of Confederation
	Level 4 (N/A)	Level 3 (N/A)	Level 2 (N/A)	Level 1 (N/A)
Argument	Level 4 The reason for selecting the external factor is stated and a clear explanation is given for why it was chosen. The selected factor is argued with clarity, detail, and focus.	Level 3 The reason for selecting the factor is stated, and a clear explanation is given for why it was chosen. The selected factor is argued with little clarity, detail, and focus.	Level 2 The reason for selecting the factor is stated, but an unclear explanation is given . Facts about the factor are given, but no argument is presented.	Level 1 No reason is given for selecting the external factor mentioned. Facts about the factor are given, but no argument is presented.
Content	Level 4 Correct historical information is given which supports the argument. Clear connection between facts and argument made. Personal opinion on the topic is stated.	Level 3 Correct information is given. Some of the information does not directly support the argument. Some personal opinion on the topic is stated.	Level 2 Some information is given that both supports and negates the argument. No clear connection between fact and argument. Some personal opinion is stated.	Level 1 No historical information is used to support the argument. Only personal opinion is used.
Organization	Level 4 The paragraph follows a logical order. Personal opinion is integrated throughout the paragraph. An introductory and concluding statement are made.	Level 3 The paragraph follows a clear path. Some personal opinion is integrated throughout the piece, but mostly is stated at the beginning or end. An introductory and concluding statement are made.	Level 2 The paragraph follows an unclear, illogical order. Personal opinion is not dispersed throughout the argument. A vague concluding statement is made.	Level 1 The paragraph is unclear. The topic is not stated, and no conclusion regarding the argument is made.
Grammer (sp., structure, punct.)	Level 4 No errors are present in the work.	Level 3 Minimal errors are present in the work.	Level 2 Some errors are present in the work.	Level 1 Excessive errors are present in the work.