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Constitutional Essay Rubric 
Constitutional Essay Rubric
A rubric to assess both content and writing style and conventions
Rubric Code: V46B5C
By tracywar
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Subject: Political Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Constitutional Essay Rubric
100 % A rubric to assess essay content and writing style and convention
  Far Below Basic

1 pts

Below Basic

2 pts

Meets Expectations

3 pts

Above Expectations

4 pts

Outstanding

5 pts

Content & Development

50 %
Far Below Basic

-Content is not comprehensive
-Major points are not clear or persuasive.
-Response does not address the assignment
Below Basic

-Content is somewhat complete.
-Major points are poorly addressed with little
detail.
-Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Meets Expectations

-Content is fairly complete.
-Major points are addressed with detail
-Content is mostly consistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought
Above Expectations

-Content is accurate, persuasive and complete.
-Major points are clearly stated and supported with detail.
-Content and purpose of the writing are clear
Outstanding

-Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.
-Major points are stated clearly and are well supported
-Responses are excellent, timely and address the assignment including the broader concepts of the Constitution
-Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Organization and Structure

30%
Far Below Basic

-Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer
-Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts
Below Basic

-Structure of the paper is not easy to follow
-Paragraphs lack transitions or are inappropriate
-Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper
Meets Expectations

-Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow.
-Paragraph transitions are present
-Conclusion is logical
Above Expectations

-Structure of the essay is clear and easy to follow.
-Paragraph transitions are logical
-Conclusion is logical
Outstanding

-Structure of the essay is clear, easy to follow, and flows in a logical thoughtful way.
-Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought.
-Conclusion is logical and adds a new thought to the essay
Format

10%
Far Below Basic

-Essay lacks title, name, and period
-Essay is inadequate or excessive in length
_ Essay id illegible
Below Basic

-Essay follows most of the guidelines
-Essay is somewhat over or under word length
Meets Expectations

-Paper follows designated guidelines
-Paper is the appropriate length
-Format is good
Above Expectations

-Paper follows designated guidelines
-Paper is the appropriate length
-Format is good and enhances reading
Outstanding

-Paper follows all designated guidelines
-Paper is the appropriate length
-Format enhances readability of essay
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling

10%
Far Below Basic

-Essay contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
-Language uses jargon or conversational tone
Below Basic

-Essay contains some grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
-Language lacks clarity or uses jargon or conversational tone
Meets Expectations

-Essay mostly follows rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation
-May have minor errors
-Most spelling is correct
Above Expectations

-Essay follows rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation
-Spelling is correct
Outstanding

-Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed: spelling is correct.
-Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.



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