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Essay: The Living Constitution? 
Essay: The Living Constitution?
Based on your knowledge of the document, and your knowledge of logical thinking, to what extent is the U.S. Constitution a living document?
Rubric Code: CBW44A
By pleverto
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Subject: Political Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Essay: The Living Constitution?
  It's ALIVE!

4 <BR>
Exceeds the Standard

100 pts

Congrats! It's a . . Thing!

3<BR>
Meets the Standard

85 pts

Needs Fresh Batteries

2<BR>
Partially Meets the Standard

65 pts

Doornail.

1<BR>
Does not Meet Standard Yet

50 pts

Organization: Hook

(Writing)
It's ALIVE!

Powerful, interesting, and/or engaging hook that completely draws in the reader through effective diction and/or unique style
Congrats! It's a . . Thing!

Interesting and/or engaging hook that grabs the reader through effective diction and/or style
Needs Fresh Batteries

Evident hook that uses clichés that grabs the reader through generic style
Doornail.

No hook evident and/or very cliché/generic style that makes the reader think, "Why would I want to keep reading this?"
Content: Living or Not?

(Use of text from the Constitution, Supreme Court case, notes, etc. to defend argument)
It's ALIVE!

At least 3 rich, compelling, details from the Constitution, Supreme Court case, notes, etc that show rather than tell consistently if the document is alive or not
Congrats! It's a . . Thing!

Two specific examples from the Constitution, Supreme Court case, notes, etc. that demonstrates the writer examining whether the Constitution is alive or not
Needs Fresh Batteries

One detail provided that shows rather than tells; uses general information regarding the Constitution; explanations may be somewhat flawed or incomplete
Doornail.

Wait. . . the Constitution might be alive? Wait...what is the Constitution? No details
Organization: Conclusion

(Writing - IE)
It's ALIVE!

Powerful, unique, and interesting conclusion that summarizes the essay, leaves the reader thinking and answers the question “So what?”
Congrats! It's a . . Thing!

Interesting conclusion that summarizes the essay and leaves the reader thinking
Needs Fresh Batteries

Conclusion that summarizes the essay or leaves the reader thinking
Doornail.

Conclusion does not summarize the essay or leave the reader thinking except maybe, "Well, that's an ending . . . I think."
Voice:

(Writing)
It's ALIVE!

Writer’s energy and passion for the subject drive the writing, making the paper lively, expressive, and engaging. Feels honest.




.
Congrats! It's a . . Thing!

Writer obviously interested and involved in topic. Seems honest.
Needs Fresh Batteries

Writer shows little interest or involvement in topic; Many obvious statements. Seems a little contrived.
Doornail.

Writer doesn’t seem interested in the topic yet. Feels forced and awkward, like 15 year old Mr. Leverton asking a girl out on a date.
Grammar

(Mechanics, Grammar, Spelling)
It's ALIVE!

The student uses sophisticated punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to suit purpose, context, and audience. Although perhaps not perfect, the piece is highly polished
Congrats! It's a . . Thing!

The student uses appropriate punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to suit purpose, context, and audience;
Needs Fresh Batteries

The student demonstrates some evidence of the ability to use appropriate punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to suit purpose, context, and audience
Doornail.

The student demonstrates limited evidence of the ability to use appropriate punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to suit purpose, context, and audience
Timeliness

(Academic Initiative)
It's ALIVE!

Turned in right on time, even early perhaps
Congrats! It's a . . Thing!

Turned in up to one day late
Needs Fresh Batteries

Turned in up to one week late
Doornail.

Turned in? What is this concept of turning something in that you speak of?



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