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Historical Fiction Essay 
Historical Fiction Essay
Write about a Patriot soldier heading home after the war ended. As he arrives home he tells his family about what led to victory. Use the following words accurately within the essay: seige, Valley Forge, privateer, Patriot, General Cornwallis, loyalist, Yorktown, Treaty of Paris, Continental Army, George Washington, optional: "I have not yet begun to fight." This essay must be at least three (3) paragraphs. Each paragraph must be at least 5 to 8 sentences. 150 words minimun
Rubric Code: VX47B7W
By supertc
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Subject: History  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Historical Fiction Essay
Part 1
  Exemplary - A

5 pts

Proficient - B

4 pts

Making Progress - C

3 pts

Not Yet - D

2 pts

Organization

Exemplary - A

My writing has a
strong lead, a
developed middle,
and a satisfying
ending, all in an
order that makes
sense, flows, and
hangs together.
Proficient - B

I have either a
strong lead,
developed middle or
satisfying ending
but not all three.
Making Progress - C

I have a beginning,
middle and end in
logical order but
without finesse.
Not Yet - D

My organization is
rough but workable.
My writing may be slow and then jump ahead quickly; my ending may stop suddenly,it is probably confusing<BR>
to a reader.
Ideas and Content

Exemplary - A

My paper brings the
time & place my
character lived
alive; vividly
describes her/his
experiences and
values; refers to
relevant, historically
accurate details.
Proficient - B

My paper reveals
the time and place
my character lived;
describes an event in
her/his life; most or
all details are
historically
accurate.
Making Progress - C

The time & place
my character lived
is clear, but his/her
experiences are
more like a list than
a writing; some details may be historically
inaccurate.
Not Yet - D

The setting of my
story is indistinguishable, and the characters’
experiences and/or
values are often
historically
inaccurate.
Voice and Tone

Exemplary - A

I use 1st person point of view. My
voice sounds like a
real person. My
paper has
personality & shows
how my character
thinks and feels.
Proficient - B

I sound like I am interested about the topic. My writing voice is appealing but may fade in and out.
Making Progress - C

My tone is ALRIGHT but my paper could
have been written
by anyone. I need
to reveal more
about how I think
and feel about the
topic to show my own personal voice.
Not Yet - D

My writing is weak. It
sounds like I have
not found my own
way to say things. I
used 2nd or 3rd
person so there may
be no hints of a real
person in it.
Word Choice

Exemplary - A

The words I use are
appealing but natural,
e.g., "wondered"
instead of "thought."
I use powerful verbs
& historically
accurate words and
phrases from the period.
Proficient - B

My paper has some
fine word choices
and generally good
language. However, some parts may show my usual form of writing.
Making Progress - C

The words I use are
acceptable but
ordinary. I should
try to use more
expressive words. Some words may be used incorrectly.
Not Yet - D

The same words
are repeated over
and over and over again. Some words may be
confusing to a
reader.
Conventions

Exemplary - A

I have 3 or less
grammar, capitals,
spelling, or
punctuation mistakes.
Proficient - B

I have 4 or less grammar,capitals, spelling, or punctuation mistakes.
Making Progress - C

I have 5 or less grammar, capitals, spelling, or punctuation mistakes.
Not Yet - D

I have 6 or more grammar, capitals, spelling, or punctuation mistakes.






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