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The Fall of Rome

Unit 8: The Roman and Byzantine Empire

Rubric Code: J24XXAW

By mrjonesSSclass

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Subject: History

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 6-8


	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts	Total Points (N/A)
Paragraph 1 (For)	Poor It does not explain any facts in the writing about the specific position. I can not tell whether the paragraph is about how it could've been prevented.	Fair They describe 1-2 facts about the position but with little explanation. There's evidence that the paragraph is about how it could've been prevented.	Good The writer gives me 3-4 examples with some explanation about each one. Gives me strong indication of what position they will take.	Excellent The writer gives me 4 or more concrete facts about how the Fall of Rome could have been prevented. They provide evidence that can be used for their final paragraph.	Total Points _____/12
Paragraph 2 (Against)	Poor It does not explain any facts in the writing about the specific position. I can not tell whether the paragraph is about how it could not have been prevented.	Fair They describe 1-2 facts about the position but with little explanation. There's evidence that the paragraph is about how it could not have been prevented.	Good The writer gives me 3-4 examples with some explanation about each one. Gives me strong indication of what position they will take.	Excellent The writer gives me 4 or more concrete facts about how the Fall of Rome could not have been prevented. They provide evidence that can be used for their final paragraph.	Total Points _____/12
Paragraph 3 (Position)	Poor Has no position stated in this paragraph and provides no evidence.	Fair Has provided little evidence of his position and what side he would take	Good Has provided evidence but doesn't explain enough in his writing	Excellent Has provided a clear position and concrete examples in his writing. I can define his opinion based on the paragraph.	Total Points _____/12
Organization	Poor It is hard to read and paragraph are not in the right order. Does not use words to signal what paragraph it is.	Fair It is easier to read and paragraphs are in the order. They provide examples but does not clearly state their position.	Good Easy to follow and provides words for transition to the next paragraph. Paragraph are in order.	Excellent	Total Points ______/6
Grammar	Poor Too many errors to count.	Fair There are 6-10 errors in the writing	Good There are 2-5 errors in his writing.	Excellent There 2 or less errors in his writing.	Total Points ______/4
Length	Poor Not a full page	Fair A full page	Good	Excellent	Total Points ______/4

Subjects:

History

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Assignment

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