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Compare and Contrast Two Types of Government Compare and Contrast Two Types of Government Compare and contrast two of the four types of government (monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, democracy). Rubric Code: NC72A7 By zmurrell Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Government Paper
	Missing 0 pts	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Introductory Paragraph	Missing 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	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.
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	Missing 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	Missing 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
	Missing 0 pts	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
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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