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8th Grade Current Events Project 
8th Grade Current Events Project
Rubric Code: CX23366
By MrWaldal
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Organization

Poor

Project is extremely unorganized. Large section (summary, opinion, etc) is missing/project is incomplete.
Fair

Organization needs improvement. Transitions are inconsistent and/or confusing. One section is flawed or incomplete.
Good

Solid job of organization. Most transitions are smooth. One section could be a bit stronger.
Excellent

Excellent job. Organization is solid throughout--no problems with transitions. Solid beginning, middle, and end.
Summary/Data

Poor

Summary/Data is incomplete. Very little credible information given. No resources cited. 1 side of issue completely ignored.
Fair

Summary/Data needs improvement. S/D is inconsistent. Explanation of topic is inconsistent or uneven. 1 resource cited.
Good

S/D is well done. Effective research & explanation given. Could be slightly uneven. Explanation could be stronger. Only 2 resources cited.
Excellent

S/D is strong. Equal attention is given to all sides of issue. At least 3 resources are cited. All information given is on topic & effective.
Opinion

Poor

There is no opinion given in project.
Fair

Opinion is confusing or little/no reasoning is given. Opposite opinion is insulted. Reasoning does not back up opinion.
Good

Opinion is solid and explained well. Reasoning is strong. Minor changes could be made. Tone of opinion could be tamed.
Excellent

Opinion is excellent. Strong reasoning used throughout. Tone is respectful. Effective argument(s) given.
Final Thoughts

Poor

No final thoughts given.
Fair

Final thoughts are incomplete. Reasoning is incomplete. Little/no explanation.
Good

Final thoughts are well done. Solid reasoning give. Explanation could be more complete.
Excellent

Excellent job with final thoughts. Reasoning is solid with complete explanation given.
Intangibles

Poor

No name/heading on project. Paper/board in poor condition (wrinkled, torn, etc.) Handwriting difficult to read.
Fair

No heading. Project not typed or in blue or black ink. Paper/board in poor condition. Writing difficult to read.
Good

Paper and/or handwriting could be neater. Typed project is not double spaced.
Excellent

Excellent job in all intangible areas.
Conventions

Poor

Conventions are poor, disrupts reading. Large number of mistakes throughout.
Fair

Conventions need improvement. Mistakes causes reader to pause, disrupts flow.
Good

Conventions are well done. Limited mistakes, reading is smooth.
Excellent

There are no conventions errors. Impressively done.




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