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Benjamin Franklin Essay 
Expository Essay
Rubric Code: YB82B3
By lgibson
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Subject: History  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Title Page-10

Exemplary

Title page follows instructions, pages are in required order
Proficient

Title page is missing a key element; pages are in required order
Approaching

Title page is missing multiple elements; pages are not in order and/or one is missing;
Beginning

No title page; pages are totally out of order; multiple pieces are missing
Intro-10

Exemplary

Interesting hook, detailed and accurate background, information, thesis at the END with all topics listed
Proficient

Good intro with a hook, background info, and thesis at the end with topics, but could use a little more detail or clarity
Approaching

Vague hook, might be missing some background information, thesis is in the wrong spot or does not include topics, may need another sentence
Beginning

Doesn't have an intro or intro is very short, may be missing most background information, does not have a thesis statement
Evidence 1st Par-15

Exemplary

Details and evidence clearly describe the first topic through two subtopics; detailed; correct reference to research. Quotes enhance the topic.
Proficient

Evidence is included but one subtopic may be weak or too general. There is an article reference, but it is not correctly done.
Approaching

Some evidence is included, but it needs more specific historical facts. Only one subtopic is included or it may include a fact from a different topic. The reference is vague.
Beginning

Lacks supporting evidence; no reference.
Evidence 2nd Par-15

Exemplary

Details and evidence clearly describe the first topic through two subtopics; detailed; correct reference to research. Quotes enhance the topic.
Proficient

Evidence is included but one subtopic may be weak or too general. There is an article reference, but it is not correctly done.
Approaching

Some evidence is included, but it needs more specific historical facts. Only one subtopic is included or it may include a fact from a different topic. The reference is vague.
Beginning

Lacks supporting evidence; no reference.
Evidence 3rd Par-15 (not for C)

Exemplary

Details and evidence clearly describe the first topic through two subtopics; detailed; correct reference to research. Quotes enhance the topic.
Proficient

Evidence is included but one subtopic may be weak or too general. There is an article reference, but it is not correctly done.
Approaching

Some evidence is included, but it needs more specific historical facts. Only one subtopic is included or it may include a fact from a different topic. The reference is vague.
Beginning

Lacks supporting evidence; no reference.
Critical Thinking/Commentary-15

Exemplary

Commentary/opinion included; shows in-depth analysis and reflection, discusses Franklin's contributions to history with insight
Proficient

Commentary included; a few sentences may need more depth of opinion; discusses Franklin's contributions to history but may need more detail
Approaching

Commentary included but may repeat ideas or be too general
Beginning

Lacks analysis or off topic
Organization and Flow-10

Exemplary

Three body paragraphs are in order listed from thesis statement, all paragraphs have strong Topic and Closing sentences; uses a variety of transitions; has great flow
Proficient

Three body paragraphs are in order listed from thesis statement, all paragraphs have strong Topic and Closing sentences; uses a transitions but may be general; has good flow
Approaching

Paragraphs are not in the order from the thesis statement, is missing a few Topic and/or Closing sentences, jumps around ideas and needs better flow and more of a variety of transitions
Beginning

Completely disorganized; essay in first draft of planning; missing most topic and/or closing sentences; no transitions
Conclusion-10

Exemplary

At least five sentences, discusses Benjamin Franklin's later years and death with detail and accuracy, discusses his contributions and legacy with great insight
Proficient

At least five sentences, discusses Benjamin Franklin's later years and death with accuracy and some detail, discusses his contributions and legacy with some insight
Approaching

Is only 3 sentences, is vague in reference to Franklin's later years, attempts to discuss his legacy
Beginning

Is missing a conclusion, or is only 2 sentences, does not discuss Franklin's later years or legacy
Writing-15

Exemplary

Well-written with descriptive vocabulary; up to three writing/spelling errors; uses academic language; no informal language
Proficient

Generally well-written; could use more descriptive words; up to five writing/spelling errors; no informal language; is somewhat academic
Approaching

Some weak areas in writing; simple vocabulary; up to 8 writing/spelling errors; uses some informal language or slang
Beginning

Poorly written in many areas and/or more than 8 writing/spelling errors; has a lot of informal language
Length/Sentences-20

Exemplary

Lengthy and varied sentences; numerous compound and complex sentences; lengthy paragraphs (more than 8 sentences)
Proficient

Some lengthy and varied sentences; could be longer in places;paragraphs are 8 sentences
Approaching

Mostly simple sentences; choppy in places; a few fragments and/or run-ons; paragraphs are short (6-7 sentences)
Beginning

Numerous fragments and run-ons, short sentences; very short paragraphs (5 or fewer sentences)
Bibliography-15

Exemplary

Includes 3 references in the correct format and arranged alphabetically; has more than 3 references or shows depth of research
Proficient

Includes 3 references; the format is mostly correct; is arranged alphabetically
Approaching

Includes 2 references; the format is incorrect in a few spots; is not arranged alphabetically; or has 3 sources but does not have educational references
Beginning

Has only 1 reference; format is mostly incorrect




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