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Immigration Essay: Push/Pull Factors Scholars will write a five paragraph essay explaining at least three "push" and three "pull" factors that caused emigrants to leave their homelands and come to America. Rubric Code: P7A5WA By mfox227 Draft Public Rubric Subject: Social Sciences Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 6-8

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	Exceeds Standards 4 pts	Meets Standards 3 pts	Approaching Standards 2 pts	Below Standards 1 pts
Organization	Exceeds Standards Essay is organized into five or more clear paragraphs, each addressing one part of the assignment. The Introduction and Conclusion both provide thorough analyses of the topic.	Meets Standards Essay is organized into five or more clear paragraphs, each addressing one part of the assignment. The Introduction and Conclusion both provide basic analyses of the topic.	Approaching Standards Essay is organized into five or more clear paragraphs, each addressing one part of the assignment. Either or both the Introduction and Conclusion are not complete.	Below Standards Essay is not organized into five or more clear paragraphs; does not address one or more parts of the assignment; and/or is missing a Conclusion.
Accuracy	Exceeds Standards All supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately.	Meets Standards Almost all supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately.	Approaching Standards Most supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately.	Below Standards Most supportive facts and statistics are inaccurately reported.
Evidence and Examples	Exceeds Standards All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant, and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence relates to the topic.	Meets Standards Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant, and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence relates to the topic.	Approaching Standards At least one of the pieces of evidence is specific, relevant, and explanations are given that show how it relates to the topic.	Below Standards Evidence and examples are NOT relevant and/or are not explained.
Mechanics	Exceeds Standards No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.	Meets Standards Almost no grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.	Approaching Standards A few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.	Below Standards Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.