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U.S. History Essay 
For use with Thematic and DBQ Essays
Rubric Code: SX85X42
By kbrown9
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

5 pts

Very Good

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

No Score

0 pts

Well-Developed Task

Excellent

Thoroughly develops ALL aspects of the task evenly and in depth by discussing historical circumstances and achievements.
Very Good

Develops ALL aspects of the task but may do somewhat unevenly by discussing one aspect more thoroughly than another.
Good

Develops ALL aspects of the task with little depth or develops at least THREE aspects of the task in some depth.
Fair

Minimally develops ALL aspects of the task or develops at least TWO aspects in some depth.
Poor

Minimally develops some aspects of the task.
No Score

Fails to develop the task or may only refer to the theme in a general way.
Analysis of Information

Excellent

Analysis of information is more analytical than descriptive. Information is presented with new insight.
Very Good

Analysis of information is BOTH descriptive and analytical. Information is presented with new insight.
Good

Analysis of information is more descriptive than analytical.
Fair

Analysis of information is primarily descriptive. It may include faulty, weak or isolated application or analysis.
Poor

Analysis of information is descriptive. It may lack understanding, application or analysis.
No Score

Analysis of information is incorrect. It contains irrelevant facts, examples or details.
Theme

Excellent

Theme is richly supported with relevant facts, examples and details.
Very Good

Theme is supported with relevant facts, examples and details.
Good

Theme is supported with some relevant facts, examples and details. There may be some minor inaccuracies.
Fair

Theme is supported by few relevant facts, examples and details. There may be some inaccuracies.
Poor

Theme is supported by few relevant facts, examples OR details. There may be some inaccuracies.
No Score

Includes only the theme, task or suggestions as copied from the test booklet.
Organization

Excellent

Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the theme.
Very Good

Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the theme.
Good

Demonstrates a satisfactory plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that may be a restatement of the theme.
Fair

Demonstrates a general plan of organization; may lack focus; may contain digressions; may not clearly identify which aspect of the task is being addressed; may lack an introduction and/or a conclusion.
Poor

May demonstrate a weakness in organization; may lack focus; may contain digressions; may not clearly identify which aspect of the task is being addressed; may lack an introduction and/or a conclusion.
No Score

Is illegible or the page is blank.




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