iRubric: Unit 1 Assessment US History Paragraph rubric

Develops a clear opinion shaped by the question chosen by the student. In developing their opinion, the student accurately discusses 3 or more facts to explain their answer. 4 or more unit vocabulary words are explained and used throughout the essay.

Develops a clear opinion shaped by the question chosen by the student. In developing their opinion, the student accurately discusses 2 or more facts to explain their answer. 3 or more unit vocabulary words are explained and used throughout the essay.

Develops an opinion shaped by the question chosen by the student. In developing their opinion, the student discusses 2 or more facts to explain their answer. 2 or more unit vocabulary words are used throughout the essay.

Does not develop an opinion shaped by the question chosen by the student. Inaccurately uses facts to explain their answer. Less than 2 unit vocabulary words are used throughout the essay.

Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph around one point.
Details/examples in the body paragraphs are clear and well developed, and there are enough details to create vivid images in the reader's mind.

Each body paragraph contains a clear topic sentence that focuses each paragraph on one point.
Details/examples are clear and presented from general to specific, but they are not well developed.

Each body paragraph does NOT contain a clear topic sentence.
There are details/examples, but they are either unclear or not presented from general to specific.

Body paragraphs do not contain a topic sentence.
Details/examples are either wrong or lacking.

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order that enhances the essay and provides a vivid description of the topic with appropriate and effective transitions.Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent.

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.Logical progression of details with a clear and effective order. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization, but the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing.

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.A lack of organization. Transitions are not present.Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.