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Reconstruction Essay Reconstruction Essay Please answer the following question using a five paragraph essay. What effect did Reconstruction have on blacks? Were they better off after Reconstruction than they were before the Civil War? Rubric Code: WX6CC55 By fumilola Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Reconstruction Essay
	U 1 pts	N 2 pts	Good 3 pts	E 4 pts
Thesis	U Thesis merely paraphrases the essay prompt or essay has no thesis.	N Thesis is underdeveloped and does not directly address the significance or relevance of the essay prompt.	Good Thesis is partially developed, but only superficially addresses the significance of the issue in the essay prompt.	E Thesis is clear and well developed. The thesis identifies the question and evaluates the relevance of the issue addressed in the essay prompt.
Supporting Information	U Contains no reliable supporting information.	N Essay has limited amount of supporting information for thesis and contains only generalizations.	Good Essay supports thesis with some relevant information but has limited facts.	E Essay uses relevant information and detailed facts to effectively defend the thesis.
organization	U Essay has no organizational structure and no transitions.	N Essay is not well organized and structure only weakly supports the thesis. Transitions are choppy.	Good Essay is organized but the structure is not consistent. Transitions are present but somewhat awkward.	E Essay is clearly organized with a logical structure that supports the thesis. Transitions are smooth.
sentences, grammar, mechanics	U Sentences sound awkward, are distractingly repetitive, or are difficult to understand. Numerous errors in grammar,mechanics, and/or spelling.	N Most sentences are well constructed, but they have a similar structure and/or length. Several errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling.	Good Most sentences are well constructed and have varied structure and length. Few errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling.	E Sentences are well constructed and have varied structure and length. No errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling.