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Essay on the Fall of Rome 
Essay on the Fall of Rome
Short Essay (2 pages) describing in your own words the downfall of the Roman Empire.
Rubric Code: C2XW7B4
By rodrigoporto
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Subject: History  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Not Yet

1 pts

Almost

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Introductory paragraph

Not Yet

The introduction does not clearly state the topic, and/or no thesis statement is present.
Almost

The introduction states the topic and includes a thesis statement, but the thesis is either flawed or does not provide a preview of the main points of the essay.
Good

The introduction clearly states the topic and includes an adequate thesis statement that provides a preview of the main points of the essay.
Excellent

The introduction is very interesting, clearly states the topic that will be developed in the essay, and includes a well-constructed thesis statement that provides a preview of the main points of the paper.
Support

Not Yet

Did not have a sufficient amount of evidence, misinterpreted evidence, and/or no evidence is used to support the reasons for the fall of Rome.
Almost

The evidence provides some support reasons for the fall of Rome.
Good

Appropriate and adequate amount of evidence is used to support the reasons for the fall of Rome.
Excellent

Strong and adequate amount of evidence is used to support the reasons for the fall of Rome.
Content

Not Yet

The student is unclear about the topic he or she is writing about. The discussion is not focused.
Almost

The student shows an understanding of the topic, but some ideas are not fully developed.
Good

The student has a good control of the topic he or she is writing about. Main ideas are adequately developed.
Excellent

The student demonstrates a superior understanding of the topic he or she is writing about. Main ideas are fully developed.
Conclusion

Not Yet

The essay does not contain a detailed conclusion restating the thesis or main points. The essay ends with the reader doubting the viewpoint of the author. The meaning of the discussion is not clear.
Almost

The essay has a conclusion restating the thesis or main points. The reader is not completely convinced as the conclusion is not fully clear.
Good

The essay has a detailed conclusion restating the thesis or main points. Little doubt is left in the reader's mind.
Excellent

The essay has a detailed conclusion restating the thesis or main points and wrapped up the paper satisfactorily. The reader is fully convinced by the author's argument.
Organization and Language

Not Yet

The paper lacks internal paragraph coherence. Some ideas do not relate to the thesis and/or a few paragraphs lack topic sentences.
Almost

The paper, at times, does not flow smoothly from paragraph to paragraph. A few topic sentences are either general or flawed.
Good

Proper transitions are used. Every paragraph contains a clear topic sentence. Ideas flow logically from one paragraph to the next.
Excellent

Excellent transitions and topic sentences are used in the paper to guide readers through the progression of ideas. Readers can see how one idea is developed from the previous one.



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