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Reconstruction Essay History Persuasive Essay Essay to answer the question: "Were freedmen truly free during and after Reconstruction?" Rubric Code: WX24792 By Thermopylae36 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Persuasive Essay Rubric
	Excellent 25 pts	Good 20 pts	Fair 15 pts	Needs Improvement 10 pts
Arguments	Excellent Gives at least 3 quotes, details, or facts to support each main paragraph.	Good Gives at least 2 quotes, details, or facts to support each main paragraph.	Fair Gives at least 1 quote, detail, or fact to support each main paragraph.	Needs Improvement The student lists less than 3 arguments and does not back up argument with supporting details.
Organization	Excellent The student has used at least 5 paragraphs: an Opening/Position paragraph to introduce the arguments, 3 reason/support paragraphs, and a conclusion. Each paragraph follows a logical sequence with ideas that flow naturally.	Good The student has used all 5 paragraphs. However, the reasons and/or supporting details do not always follow a logical sequence and somewhat interferes with the natural flow of the writing.	Fair The student has an Opening/Position paragraph, does not include 3 reason/support paragraphs and/or a conclusion paragraph. The reasons and/or supporting details do not follow a logical sequence.	Needs Improvement The student does not follow the 5 paragraph format that was part of the directions. Ideas are disorganized.
Research	Excellent All facts in the paper are correct. Details are taken from the book, class notes, and primary sources.	Good All facts in the paper are correct. Some resources are effecitvely used.	Fair All facts in the paper are correct. One resource is used.	Needs Improvement Facts in the paper are incorrect.
English Usage	Excellent Paper has no grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors.	Good Paper has a few grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors.	Fair Paper has several grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors.	Needs Improvement Paper has lots of grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors.