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iRubric: Analyzing a Primary Source Rubric

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Analyzing a Primary Source Rubric Analyzing a Primary Source Rubric Rubric Code: CXBBACW By daptmorse Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Primary Source Document Analysis
	Advanced (N/A)	Proficient (N/A)	Basic (N/A)	Below Basic (N/A)
Creator	Advanced States full name of the creator of the artifact	Proficient	Basic	Below Basic States only part of the creator's name
Assumptions	Advanced Offers an in depth analysis and interpretation of the document; explains usage and importance of symbols and/or items included in the document; makes assumptions about the subject's character and life.	Proficient Offers accurate analysis of the document; explains importance of some symbols and/or items; makes some assumptions about subject.	Basic Demonstrates only a minimal understanding of the document; limited interpretation of subject; makes few assumptions.	Below Basic Reiterates one or two facts from the document but does not offer any analysis or interpretation of the document
Audience	Advanced Shows strong understanding of creator's audience	Proficient Shows some understanding of creator's audience	Basic Shows little understanding of creator's audience	Below Basic Shows no understanding of creator's audience
Time and Place	Advanced States when and where the artifact was created	Proficient	Basic	Below Basic Partially states when and where the artifact was created
Significance	Advanced Identifies the key issues and main points included in the primary source; shows understanding of the importance of the artifact and the subject	Proficient Identifies most but not all of the key issues and significance of the primary source	Basic Describes in general terms one issue or concept included in the primary source	Below Basic Deals only briefly and vaguely with the key issues and main points in the document
Knowledge of Historical Context	Advanced Shows evidence of thorough knowledge of period in which source was written; relates primary source to specific historical context in which it was written	Proficient Uses previous general historical knowledge to examine issues included in the document	Basic Limited use of previous historical knowledge without complete accuracy	Below Basic Deals only briefly and vaguely with the key issues and main points in the document