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Islam DBQ Essay

This rubric describes the requirements that students are to meet in order to gain full points for social studies essay.

Rubric Code: JX23W8W

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Subject: History

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

ESSAY/REACTION PAPER
	A- SUPERIOR PAPER 20 pts	B- GOOD PAPER 18 pts	C- NEEDS SOME HELP 16 pts	D- TRULY NEEDY 14 pts	F- FAILING 12 pts
INTRODUCTION 15 %	A- SUPERIOR PAPER - Explains Subject: Gives Definition, Time Period, People involved, Location - Sturdy Thesis: Answered Question has three reasons	B- GOOD PAPER Missing ONE of the components of a "SUPERIOR PAPER"	C- NEEDS SOME HELP Missing TWO of the components of a "SUPERIOR PAPER"	D- TRULY NEEDY Missing THREE of the components of a "SUPERIOR PAPER"	F- FAILING Student did not have an introduction. OR The introduction could not be identified.
BODY 25 %	A- SUPERIOR PAPER EACH paragraph: -Has a topic sentence that correlates to thesis -Explains reasoning -Provides SPECIFIC examples/evidence -Transitions clearly	B- GOOD PAPER Missing ONE of the components of a "SUPERIOR PAPER"	C- NEEDS SOME HELP Missing TWO of the components of a "SUPERIOR PAPER"	D- TRULY NEEDY Missing THREE of the components of a "SUPERIOR PAPER"	F- FAILING Missing FOUR of the components of a "SUPERIOR PAPER"
CONCLUSION 15 %	A- SUPERIOR PAPER - Restates the thesis - Explains the significance of the subject - Encourages deeper interest	B- GOOD PAPER Missing ONE of the components of a "SUPERIOR PAPER"	C- NEEDS SOME HELP Missing TWO of the components of a "SUPERIOR PAPER"	D- TRULY NEEDY Missing THREE of the components of a "SUPERIOR PAPER"	F- FAILING Student did not have an conclusion OR The conclusion could not be identified.
EVIDENCE 30 %	A- SUPERIOR PAPER Provides specific supporting evidence from the documents, classwork and prior knowledge of history.	B- GOOD PAPER Missing ONE of the components of a "SUPERIOR PAPER"	C- NEEDS SOME HELP Missing TWO of the components of a "SUPERIOR PAPER"	D- TRULY NEEDY Missing THREE of the components of a "SUPERIOR PAPER" OR Argument UNCLEAR	F- FAILING Missing FOUR of the components of a "SUPERIOR PAPER" OR Paper is a report- No argument provided
Grammar/Spelling 20 %	A- SUPERIOR PAPER Has zero errors in spelling. Paper has clearly been proofread. Capitalization and punctuation are correct. Superior word choice and use of complex sentences.	B- GOOD PAPER Missing ONE of the components of a "SUPERIOR PAPER" OR 1-5 Grammar/Spelling Errors	C- NEEDS SOME HELP Missing TWO of the components of a "SUPERIOR PAPER" OR 6-10 Grammar/Spelling Errors	D- TRULY NEEDY Missing THREE of the components of a "SUPERIOR PAPER" OR 10-15 Grammar/Spelling Errors	F- FAILING Missing FOUR of the components of a "SUPERIOR PAPER" OR 16 or more Grammar/Spelling Errors