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Background Information 
Rubric Code: FXB6CC4
By jackiemadrid
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Public Rubric
Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Background/Antecedentes
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Topic Sentence

Poor

No evidence of a main idea. The paragraph lacks clarity and cohesion.
Fair

Topic sentence poorly written. The main idea is not entirely clear.
Good

Topic sentence is complete. The main
idea is clearly stated.
Excellent

Topic sentence is strong and clearly states the main idea. Stimulates interest.
Historical Context

Poor

Provided no historical context
Fair

Provided minimal historical context
Good

Provided historical context
Excellent

Provided historical context and demonstrates clear understanding of the time period
Events

Poor

Provided no events or provided events with poor explanation
Fair

Provided 1 event leading up to the revolution/civil war and provided clear explanation of its effects
Good

Provided 2 events leading up to the revolution/civil war and provided clear explanation of its effects
Excellent

Provided 3 events leading up to the revolution/civil war and provided clear explanation of its effects
Conclusion

Poor

Does not provide an ending to the background information
Fair

Provides minimal information (3 sentences)
Good

Provides at least 4 sentences explaining how the revolution/civil war has concluded or unfolded
Excellent

Provides at least 5 sentences or more explaining how the revolution/civil war has concluded or unfolded
Mechanics/Grammar

Poor

Many errors in grammar and ons and lack of punctuation Limited vocabulary
Fair

More than 5 errors in spelling and grammar. Words not always used correctly.
Good

Less than 5 errors in spelling and grammar. Shows variety of words.
Excellent

Accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation. Uses descriptive language.
MLA Format

Poor

Does not use MLA Format
Fair

Evidence of MLA Format but not done properly
Good

MLA Format has been done mostly recently
Excellent

MLA format has been 100% done correctly





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