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Creating Your Constitution. 
6th Final Exam--Constitution
To apply their knowledge of the forms of governments we studied, students created a new government for their country. To communicate the ideas of the founders, the structure of the government, and the protected rights of the citizens they wrote a constitution for their countries.
Rubric Code: DXA6379
By Sharoly
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Subject: History  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Exceeding

Distinguished Scholar

4 pts

At Standard

Scholar

3 pts

Approaching Standard

Apprentice

2 pts

Below Standard

Novice

1 pts

Preamble

Make an introductory statement about the beliefs or goals for this new country.
Exceeding

The preamble addresses the requirements completely. It was written in a style that reflects a clear understanding of the purpose of a preamble. The goals and beliefs of your country are very clear.
At Standard

The preamble addresses the necessary elements. You have a good grasp of a preamble's purpose.The goals and beliefs of your country are mostly clear.
Approaching Standard

The preamble address all of the elements needed, but either the purpose of the preamble is unclear or the does not explain the goals of your country clearly.
Below Standard

The preamble does not address all of the elements needed.The purpose of the preamble is unclear or the does not explain the goals of your country.
Government Structure

What form of government will be put in place?
Who is the leader?
How are they chosen?
How are laws made?
Who is allowed to be a citizen? Why?
When does voting occur? Why?
How do citizens vote? Why?
What other special powers are reserved for the government?
How is the government funded? Taxes?
Exceeding

The design of your government shows that you have given our past units of study serious consideration. Your choices reflect your own critical thinking and decision making. The writing about your government is clear and easy to understand.
At Standard

The design of your government shows some depth of thought about out past units of study. Your choices reflect good understanding of effective government. You are reasonable in your expression of your writing.
Approaching Standard

The design of your government shows that you still need work to understand the forms of government we studied this year. Your critical thinking skills are still in development and your decisions show a lack of logical connections.
Below Standard

The design of your government shows that you still need work to understand the forms of government we studied this year. Your critical thinking skills are still in development and your decisions show a lack of logical connections.
Rights of Citizens

Exceeding

All rights were written in complete sentences with an explanation of their importance. In combination, your Bill of Rights shows your deep understanding of the importance of human rights in our world.
At Standard

Some rights were written in complete sentences with an explanation of their importance. In combination, your Bill of Rights shows a developing understanding of the importance of human rights in our world.
Approaching Standard

Several rights were written in complete sentences with an explanation of their importance.
Below Standard

Few rights were written in complete sentences or are missing an explanation of their importance.
WHST.6-8.2.A

Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
Exceeding

Clearly introduced the topic and previewed the ideas to come. Organized complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions. Included formatting, graphics, or multimedia to help the reader understand the text.
At Standard

Clearly introduced the topic and previewed the ideas to come. Organized ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories. Included formatting, graphics, or multimedia to help the reader understand the text.
Approaching Standard

Introduced the topic and previewed the ideas to come. Organized ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories. Included formatting, graphics, or multimedia to help the reader understand the text.
Below Standard

Introduced the topic. Ideas, concepts, and information were somewhat organized. Included formatting, graphics, or multimedia that was somewhat helpful to the reader.
WHST.6-8.2.E

Writing in History and Social Studies
Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.
Exceeding

Established and maintained a formal style and objective tone most appropriate for the intended audience.
At Standard

Established and maintained a formal style and objective tone.
Approaching Standard

Maintained a formal style through most of the writing.
Below Standard

Struggled to maintain a formal style.




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