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Civil Disobedience Rubric Civil Disobedience Rubric Rubric Code: PCB953 By CallieAnn Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Civil Disobedience Essay
	9-7 (N/A)	6-4 (N/A)	3-0 (N/A)
Ideas/Content 10 pts	9-7 Includes a detailed discussion of the issue, including pertinent background information regarding civil disobedience and its applicability to this scenario. Body paragraph(s) provide a clear, well-developed discussion of literature & writer's opinions	6-4 Civil disobedience is covered, but the explanation from sources is lacking detail. Writer's opinion/ideas are apparent, but also needs to be developed further. Basically, the overall essay is on the right track, but it needs to be fleshed out with more detail from the literature and/or from writer's perspective.	3-0 This piece demonstrates a fundamental lack of understanding regarding civil disobedience and the writer has not offered a personal viewpoint on the topic or has simply stated an opinion with no explanation.
Organization 8 pts	9-7 Structure provides a clear train of thought for the reader to follow. Essay follows a logical format, with each source/concept easily identifiable. Transitions guide the reader through the piece, and the conclusion provides a sense of the writer's feelings toward the topic.	6-4 The writer may have taken a few detours, but overall the message is clear and relatively easy to follow. There is a distinct format, although one or more of these sections may be underdeveloped.	3-0 There is no discernable structure to this piece. The reader is taken on a rambling journey with no clear beginning, middle, or end.
Style 8 pts	9-7 Word choice is appropriate and engaging for target audience. Sentences are fluid and provide no stumbling blocks for the reader.	6-4 Some awkward/choppy sentences or issues with word choice, but the piece is still generally easy to follow.	3-0 Essay is confusing and the meaning is almost impossible to ascertain.
Grammar/Presentation 5 pts	9-7 The essay is typed or neatly handwritten with few or no errors in grammar or spelling. The essay is double-spaced, with a correctly written heading.	6-4 The essay is typed or neatly handwritten, though errors in grammar or spelling distract the reader. The essay is not double-spaced, and/or heading is lacking.	3-0 No attempt at editing for grammar, spelling or formatting.
MLA Works Cited Page 5 pts	9-7 The essay includes a correctly formatted works cited page with sources that were actually used in the essay.	6-4 The essay includes a works cited page but there are mistakes in the formatting or has missing sources or has sources that were not used.	3-0 Does not have a works cited page.