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Constitutional Convention Article 
Letter to England
Pretend you are a newspaper reporter on September 17, 1787. The Constitution has just been signed. Write an article about the new Constitution describing the event and the important issues discussed.
Rubric Code: PXA2A36
By sstebbins
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Subject: History  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Evaluate Your Work

Carefully check your work. Mark the box that best describes your work. If you find a mistake, you may fix your letter and regrade your work before you turn it in. This helps YOU so be accurate!
Excellent

Every line of the rubric evaluated and marked.
Good

All but 2 lines evaluated.
Needs Improvement

All but 3 lines evaluated.
Unsatisfactory

Directions were not followed.
Peer Evaluation

Show your finished article to one other student. Have them evaluate it. You are allowed to make changes based on their recommendations before you turn it in.
Excellent

Student Name: (peer signs here)

______________________________

______________________________
Good

I have read the article and put my initials in each box that best describes their article.

YES _____

NO (why not?) _____
Needs Improvement

What I liked best:

______________________________

______________________________

______________________________
Unsatisfactory

What needs work (if anything)

______________________________

______________________________

______________________________
Mechanics & Page Set Up

Key info. about you, the class, and assignment, how the page looks
Excellent

Name (first and last)
Date Due ( 3 / ____ / 18)
Class (History 7)
Teacher (Mrs. Stebbins)
Assignment: (Constitutional Convention Article)

Approximately one page, double space, size 12 font
Good

1 requirement missing.
Needs Improvement

More than 1 requirement missing.
Unsatisfactory

Missing 3 or more items. Directions were not followed.
Written in Article Form

Pretend you are writing a newspaper article- not a textbook. It should sound like an article.
Excellent

Written in article format. Your own words (with exceptions of quotes from delegates.)
Headline (Catchy Title)
Byline (your name)
Dateline (Philadelphia, September 17, 1787)
Good

1 requirement missing.
Needs Improvement

More than 1 requirement missing.
Unsatisfactory

Directions were not followed.
What?

What was the event?
Excellent

Event clearly and accurately described.
Good

Accurate, but could be more clearly described.
Needs Improvement

Something is inaccurate or very unclear.
Unsatisfactory

Missing or directions were not followed.
Where?

Where did it happen?
Excellent

Place clearly and accurately described.
Good

Accurate, but could be more clearly described.
Needs Improvement

Something is inaccurate or very unclear.
Unsatisfactory

Missing or directions were not followed.
When?

When did it happen?
Excellent

Time clearly and accurately described.
Good

Accurate, but could be more clearly described.
Needs Improvement

Something is inaccurate or very unclear.
Unsatisfactory

Missing or directions were not followed.
Who?

Who was there?
Excellent

Participants clearly and accurately described.
Good

Accurate, but could be more clearly described.
Needs Improvement

Something is inaccurate or very unclear.
Unsatisfactory

Missing or directions were not followed.
Why?

Why was it happening?
Excellent

Reason clearly and accurately described.
Good

Accurate, but could be more clearly described.
Needs Improvement

Something is inaccurate or very unclear.
Unsatisfactory

Missing or directions were not followed.
Interview 1

Ask a question of a delegate and record what you think they would have answered.
Excellent

Descriptive, accurate information. A question and an answer. Delegate's name and information/opinion accurate.
Good

Something is inaccurate.
Needs Improvement

Something is missing or more than 2 things are inaccurate.
Unsatisfactory

Missing or directions were not followed.
Interview 2

Ask a question of a delegate and record what you think they would have answered.
Excellent

Descriptive, accurate information. A question and an answer. Delegate's name and information/opinion accurate.
Good

Something is inaccurate.
Needs Improvement

Something is missing or more than 2 things are inaccurate.
Unsatisfactory

Missing or directions were not followed.
Interview 3

Ask a question of a delegate and record what you think they would have answered.
Excellent

Descriptive, accurate information. A question and an answer. Delegate's name and information/opinion accurate.
Good

Something is inaccurate.
Needs Improvement

Something is missing or more than 2 things are inaccurate.
Unsatisfactory

Missing or directions were not followed.
Capitalization & Punctuation

Excellent

No or few errors in capitalization and/or punctuation. (0-2)
Good

Several errors in capitalization and/or punctuation. (3-4)
Needs Improvement

Many errors in capitalization and/or punctuation (5+)
Unsatisfactory

A large number of errors in capitalization and/or punctuation making it difficult to understand.
Grammar & Spelling

Excellent

No or few errors in grammar and/or spelling.(0-2)
Good

Several errors in grammar and/or spelling. (3-4)
Needs Improvement

Many errors in grammar and/or spelling (5+)
Unsatisfactory

A large number of errors in grammar and/or spelling making it difficult to understand.
On Time

Remember: A PROJECT GRADE IS A TEST GRADE
Excellent

On time! Yay! :)
Good
Needs Improvement
Unsatisfactory

Work is late. -10 points for each day late, -5 points of "On Time" grade and a D slip in RenWeb. :(

Don't be late! It is a TEST GRADE





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