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Essay on Regions and Confederation 
Persuasive Essay on School Uniforms
Rubric Code: J38599
By jsorensen
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Graphic Organizer

Poor

The graphic organizer is missing many of the required sections and is not very useful to the writer.
Fair

There is some evidence that the graphic organizer has ben used. Many portions of the graphic might be unclear or incomplete.
Good

The graphic organizer places the information so that the writer can write the essay. Some of the graphic might be unclear or incomplete.
Excellent

The graphic organizer clearly organizes the information so that the writer can easily write a persuasive essay. It includes the topic, 3 reasons, and a ranking of those reasons.
Writing Conventions

Poor

10 or more errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation are evident.
Fair

7-9 errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation are evident.
Good

4-6 errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation are evident.
Excellent

0-3 errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation are evident.
Opening Paragraph

Introduction of region, question, and possible alternatives
Poor

The essay has an opening sentence(s) but it does not introduce the topic. The arguments to be discussed are not mentioned.
Fair

The essay has an opening sentence(s). Some of the arguments to be discussed are mentioned.
Good

The essay has an interesting topic sentence(s). The arguments to be discussed are mentioned. A summary sentence which leads into the essay is present.
Excellent

The essay has an interesting and original topic sentence(s). The arguments to be discussed are clearly mentioned (in order). A summary sentence which leads into the essay is present.
Body Paragaph #1

Discussion of an Alternative and its positive and negative consequences
Poor

The paragraph does not have opening or closing sentences. Reasons (facts) to "back-up" the argument, and details for these reasons are missing or are not relevant.
Fair

The paragraph has an unclear or missing topic or closing sentence (opinion). Reasons (facts) to "back-up" the argument, and a detail for most reasons are missing or confusing.
Good

The paragraph has a topic sentence (opinion), reasons (facts) to "back-up" the argument, and a detail for most reasons, with a closing sentence which re-states the opinion.
Excellent

The paragraph has a clear topic sentence (opinion), 3 reasons (facts) to "back-up" the argument, a detail for each reason, and a closing sentence which re-states the opinion.
Body Paragaph #2

Discussion of an Alternative and its positive and negative consequences
Poor

The paragraph does not have opening or closing sentences. Reasons (facts) to "back-up" the argument, and details for these reasons are missing or are not relevant.
Fair

The paragraph has an unclear or missing topic or closing sentence (opinion). Reasons (facts) to "back-up" the argument, and a detail for most reasons are missing or confusing.
Good

The paragraph has a topic sentence (opinion), reasons (facts) to "back-up" the argument, and a detail for most reasons, with a closing sentence which re-states the opinion.
Excellent

The paragraph has a clear topic sentence (opinion), 3 reasons (facts) to "back-up" the argument, a detail for each reason, and a closing sentence which re-states the opinion.
Body Paragaph #3

Discussion of an Alternative and its positive and negative consequences
Poor

The paragraph does not have opening or closing sentences. Reasons (facts) to "back-up" the argument, and details for these reasons are missing or are not relevant.
Fair

The paragraph has an unclear or missing topic or closing sentence (opinion). Reasons (facts) to "back-up" the argument, and a detail for most reasons are missing or confusing.
Good

The paragraph has a topic sentence (opinion), reasons (facts) to "back-up" the argument, and a detail for most reasons, with a closing sentence which re-states the opinion.
Excellent

The paragraph has a clear topic sentence (opinion), 3 reasons (facts) to "back-up" the argument, a detail for each reason, and a closing sentence which re-states the opinion.
Closing Paragaph

Poor

The paragraph has a summary sentence(s). Some of the three arguments discussed are re-stated.
Fair

The paragraph has a summary sentence(s). Most of the three arguments discussed are re-stated.
Good

The paragraph has an interesting summary sentence(s). The three arguments discussed are re-stated. A sentence which calls the reader into action is present.
Excellent

The paragraph has an interesting and original summary sentence(s). The three arguments discussed are re-stated (in order) in a different manner. A sentence which calls the reader into action is present.
Graphics/Captions

Poor

Graphics do not go with the accompanying text or appear to be randomly chosen.
Fair

Graphics sometimes go well with the text but there are too few or they are not explained or described.
Good

Graphics go well with the text but there are too many or too few. Many are explained or described.
Excellent

Graphics go well with the text. Most or all of the graphics have captions describing the graphic or explaining its relevance to the text.



Keywords:
  • Confederation Provinces History Decision


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