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Supreme Court Case Project

Students will be writing a five page paper giving the details of a Supreme Court Case of their choosing. They will also give a two minute speech summarizing their findings.

Rubric Code: EXW2B3A

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Subject: Social Sciences

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12

Supreme Court Case Project Students will be writing a five page paper giving the details of a Supreme Court Case of their choosing. They will also give a two minute speech summarizing their findings.
	Advanced 4 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Basic 2 pts	Below Basic 1 pts
Grammer and Spelling 10 %	Advanced Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling.	Proficient Writer makes 3-5 errors in grammar or spelling.	Basic Writer makes 6-9 errors in grammar or spelling.	Below Basic Writer makes 10 or more errors in grammar or spelling.
Sources 10 %	Advanced All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly.	Proficient All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and most are cited correctly 1-2 quotes may be missing an in-text citation.	Basic Most sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly, 3-4 quotes may be missing an in-text citation.	Below Basic Many sources used for quotes and facts are less than credible and many are cited incorrectly.
Sentence Fluency 10 %	Advanced All sentences sound natural. Each sentence is clear and has obvious emphasis.	Proficient Only 1-2 sentences do not sound natural. Some sentences may be stiff or difficult to understand.	Basic 3-5 sentences do not sound natural. Several run on sentences and fragmented sentences.	Below Basic 6 or more sentences that do not sound natural. Many run on sentences and fragmented sentences.
Support for Topic 20 %	Advanced Relevant and quality details that give the reader important information that goes above the obvious.	Proficient Relevant and quality details give the reader important information. Some may be obvious or predictable.	Basic Supporting details are information are relevant but two key issues or portions of writing are unsupported.	Below Basic Supporting details and information are unclear or not related to the topic.
Focus on Topic 20 %	Advanced There is one clear well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.	Proficient There is one clear, well focused topic. The main idea stands out and is supported by general information.	Basic The main idea is somewhat clear but the supporting information is general.	Below Basic The main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information.
Organization 10 %	Advanced Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented keeps the interest of the reader. Writing includes a strong introduction, body, and conclusion with clear transitions. Thesis statement is strong and concise. Formal style of writing is established throughout the entire paper.	Proficient Details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented may detract from the writing. Uses correct writing format. Incorporates a coherent closure. Thesis statement is clear. Formal style of writing is used with only 1-2 exceptions.	Basic Writing is brief and underdeveloped with very weak transitions and closure. Thesis statement is somewhat unclear. Formal style is established with 3-4 exceptions.	Below Basic Writing is disorganized and underdeveloped with no transitions or closure. There is no clear thesis statement. Formal style of writing is not utilized.
Speech 20 %	Advanced Speech is between the 2-3 minute mark only referencing clear and concise information. There is a clear argument made. Speaker speaks in a clear voice and makes substantial eye contact throughout.	Proficient Speech is between the 2-3 minute mark with only 1-2 detraction from the actual topic. A clear argument is made. Speaker speaks in a clear voice and makes occasional eye contact throughout.	Basic Speech is within 15 seconds of the 2-3 minute mark with 3-4 detraction from the actual topic. A somewhat clear argument is made. Speaker uses a soft voice and makes very little eye contact.	Below Basic Speech is more than 15 seconds of the 2-3 minute mark with multiple sidetracks from the main topic. There is no clear argument. Speaker uses a soft voice and makes no eye contact.

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