iRubric: History Essay rubric

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History Essay Rubric Code: VXAA72 By rickeydwyer Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

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	Exceeds Expectations 5 pts	Meets expectations 4 pts	Meets some expectations 3 pts	Meets few expectations 2 pts	Doesn't meet expectations 1 pts
Organization	Exceeds Expectations because	Meets expectations The essay contains a logically developed introduction, body, and conclusion Paragraphs have smooth, effective and varied transitions. The student also uses images and graphics to support their positions.	Meets some expectations because	Meets few expectations The essay contains an introduction, body, and conclusion. Paragraphs lack effective transitions. The student uses very little in the way of images or graphics.	Doesn't meet expectations because
Content (Body)	Exceeds Expectations because	Meets expectations The essay effectively argues 4 reasons why on a specific topic and contains effective, detailed, and relevant arguments.	Meets some expectations because	Meets few expectations The essay attempts to argue a position on a specific topic and contains some vague reasoning.	Doesn't meet expectations because
Thesis Statement	Exceeds Expectations because	Meets expectations The essay provides a meaningful and thoughtful thesis, which states the writer’s opinion and position on the topic to be discussed.	Meets some expectations because	Meets few expectations The essay provides an unclear thesis, which states the writer’s opinion or position on the topic to be discussed.	Doesn't meet expectations because
Support	Exceeds Expectations because	Meets expectations The student uses reference from the text selections to support their each of their arguments.	Meets some expectations because	Meets few expectations The student uses little text reference from the text to support their arguments.	Doesn't meet expectations because