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Revolutionary War Paragraph 
Expository Assessment
Rubric Code: W9C798
By lgibson
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Exemplary

7 pts

Proficient

6 pts

Approaching

5 pts

Developing

4.5 pts

Topic Sentence

Exemplary

Clearly states the purpose of the paragraph and restates both parts of the prompt.
Proficient

States the purpose of the paragraph and restates both parts of the prompt but could be more clear
Approaching

Missing one part of the prompt or is unclear
Developing

Is missing a topic sentence
Reasons (CD1)

Exemplary

3 reasons supporting topic sentence are clearly given, one for why the Patriots should have lost, and two for why they won; they are different from one another
Proficient

3 reasons supporting topic sentence are clearly given, (one for why the Patriots should have lost), and two for why they won, but they are a little unclear or are too similar to each other
Approaching

Only two reasons are given; or one of the reasons doesn't support the topic sentence.
Developing

Only one reason is given or the reasons are very vague; or more than two do not support the topic sentence
Factual Evidence (CD2)

Exemplary

Student provides 3 facts that support the appropriate reasons; facts are detailed and accurate
Proficient

Student provides 3 facts that relate to the reasons, but they are vague or not entirely accurate
Approaching

Student only provides 2 facts; or they are inaccurate; they are vague or need to relate more to the reasons
Developing

Student provides no factual support; or the facts do not relate to the reasons
Commentary-(CM)

Exemplary

Analyzes each chunk in detail, showing excellent critical thinking of historical material
Proficient

Analyzes each chunk and shows some critical thinking of historical material
Approaching

Is missing one sentence of commentary; or it doesn't relate to the main topic; or is vague
Developing

Lacking commentary or there is little explanation
Organization/Language

Exemplary

Transitions are used for each new topic; expository language is used well; the paper flows together cohesively
Proficient

One transition is missing; some expository language is used; needs better flow
Approaching

Only one transition is used; little expository language is used; the paper does not flow together well
Developing

No transitions are used; no expository language is used
Writing

Exemplary

No fragments or run-ons; detailed sentences; 5 or less convention errors; correctly cites a source
Proficient

There is one fragment or run-on; sentences could use more detail; 8 or less convention errors; cites a source but is not correctly done
Approaching

There are fragments and run-ons; sentences are simple; 10 or less convention errors; vaguely references a source
Developing

There are multiple run-ons or fragments; very simplistic sentences; more than 10 convention errors; does not include a citation





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