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DBQ Written Assessment: Columbus: Hero or Villain? 
Document Based Question: Part II
This DBQ written assessment will argue whether Christopher Columbus was regarded as a hero in America or was he a villain who brought misery and despair.
Rubric Code: CX99C9X
By tramirez0311
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Exceptional / 4

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Proficient / 3

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Satisfactory / 2

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Needs Work / 1

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Ineffective / 0

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Task

Exceptional / 4

Thoroughly develops all aspects of the task evenly and in depth
Proficient / 3

Develops all aspects of the task but may do so unevenly
Satisfactory / 2

Develops all aspects of the task with little depth or develops most aspects of the task in some depth
Needs Work / 1

Minimally develops all aspects of the task or develops some aspects of the task in some depth
Ineffective / 0

Minimally develops some aspect of the task
Use of Documents

Exceptional / 4

Incorporates relevant and effective information from AT LEAST 3 documents
Proficient / 3

Incorporates relevant and effective information from less than 3 of the documents
Satisfactory / 2

Incorporates some relevant information from less than 3 of the documents
Needs Work / 1

Incorporates limited relevant information from some of the documents OR consists primarily of relevant information copied from the documents
Ineffective / 0

Makes vague, unclear references to the documents OR consists primarily of relevant and irrelevant information copied from the documents
Supporting Details

Exceptional / 4

Well written writing assignment. Task is completed that addresses the central idea behind whether Columbus was a hero or villain. Includes at least four informational details that support reasoning.
Proficient / 3

Adequately written writing assignment. Task is completed that addresses the central idea of Columbus being a hero or villain. Includes some informational details that support reasoning.
Satisfactory / 2

Poorly written writing assignment. Task is somewhat completed that addresses the central idea of Columbus being a hero or villain. Lacks informational details to support reasoning.
Needs Work / 1

Weakly written assignment. Task is not completed. Central idea of Columbus being a hero or villain not answered. No information details used in supporting reasoning.
Ineffective / 0

Weak written assignment. Task not accomplished. Unrelated responses throughout with no central idea of Columbus being a hero or villain.
Organization

Exceptional / 4

Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the theme. Counterclaim fully addressed and supported.
Proficient / 3

Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the theme. Counterclaim addressed but not supported.
Satisfactory / 2

Demonstrates a satisfactory plan of organization; includes an introduction and conclusion that may be a restatement of the theme. Counterclaim weakly addressed and not supported.
Needs Work / 1

Demonstrates a general plan of organization; may lack focus; may contain digressions; may not clearly identify which aspect of the task is being addressed; may lack an introduction and/or a conclusion. No counterclaim.
Ineffective / 0

May demonstrate a weakness in organization; may lack focus; may contain digressions; may no clearly identify which aspect of the task is being addressed; may lack and introduction and/or a conclusion. No counterclaim.



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