iRubric: Analyzing a Primary Source Rubric

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Analyzing a Primary Source Rubric Rubric Code: C56833 By Mr_Dorrough Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Social Sciences Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 9-12

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	Advanced 4 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Basic 2 pts	Bellow Basic 1 pts
Analysis of Document	Advanced Offers an in depth analysis and interpretation of the document; distinguishes between the fact and opinion; explores reliability of author; compares and contrasts author’s point of view with view of others	Proficient Offers accurate analysis of the document	Basic Demonstrates only a minimal understanding of the document	Bellow Basic Reiterates one or two facts from the document but does not offer any analysis or interpretation of the document
Knowledge of Historical Context	Advanced Shows evidence of thorough knowledge of period in which source was written; relates primary source to specific historical context in which it was written	Proficient Uses previous general historical knowledge to examine issues included in the document	Basic Limited use of previous historical knowledge without complete accuracy	Bellow Basic Deals only briefly and vaguely with the key issues and main points in the document
Identification of Key Issues	Advanced Identifies the key issues and main points included in the primary source; shows understanding of author’s goals	Proficient Identifies most but not all of the key issues and main points in the primary source	Basic Describes in general terms one issue or concept included in the primary source	Bellow Basic Deals only briefly and vaguely with the key issues and main points in the document
Resources	Advanced Uses several outside resources in addition to primary source	Proficient Uses 1-2 outside resources in addition to primary source	Basic Relies heavily on the material/information provided	Bellow Basic Relies exclusively on the material/information provided; no evidence of outside resources
Identification of Literary Devices	Advanced Analyzes author’s use of literary device such as repetition, irony, analogy, and sarcasm	Proficient Mentions author’s use of literary devices but does not develop fully	Basic Does not discuss author’s use of literary devices	Bellow Basic Does not discuss author’s use of literary devices
Understanding of Audience	Advanced Shows strong understanding of author’s audience	Proficient Shows some understanding of author’s audience	Basic Shows little understanding of author’s audience	Bellow Basic Shows no understanding of author’s audience