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COLUMBUS HERO OR VILLAIN COLUMBUS HERO OR VILLAIN Research Christopher Columbus and take a stance as to whether you think he is a villain or a hero Rubric Code: FXAX756 By mplain Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 6-8

Christopher Columbus
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Very Good 4 pts	Exemplary 5 pts
Topic sentence	Poor The paragraph does not begin with a topic sentence.	Fair The paragraph begins with a topic sentence, but one that does not clearly state whether Columbus was a hero or a villain.	Good The paragraph begins with a topic sentence that states a position on Columbus using basic vocabulary.	Very Good The paragraph begins with a topic sentence that states a position on Columbus using a more advanced topic sentence type.	Exemplary The paragraph begins with a topic sentence that states a position on Columbus using a more advanced topic sentence type and higher-level vocabulary.
Evidence	Poor Little, if any, use of evidence.	Fair Three pieces of evidence are listed, but the writer does not explain the importance of the evidence.	Good Three pieces of evidence are discussed using basic vocabulary. Connections are emerging, but not fully developed.	Very Good Three pieces of evidence are discussed using intermediate vocabulary. Connections are clearly developed.	Exemplary Three pieces of evidence are discussed using extensive, specific, and relevant vocabulary.
Conventions	Poor Frequent and noticeable errors in mechanics or commonly used words are misspelled	Fair Errors in basic rules of mechanics and usage may take place and commonly used words may be misspelled	Good Knowledge of the rules of mechanics andusage is usually shown and commonly used words are usually spelled correctly	Very Good Generally follows the rules of mechanics, usage and spelling	Exemplary Few, if any, rule errors in mechanics, usage,punctuation and spelling