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We Didn't Start the Fire/Cause and Effect Project 
After examining, researching, gaining knowledge about one section of Billy Joel's song "We Didn't Start the Fire," create a presentation in your choice of format, i.e., Power Point presentation, essay, scrapbook, newspaper, etc. The final product must show how one event triggered at least three other events that ultimately had an effect on your persona.
Rubric Code: LXAX62
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Unacceptable

60 pts

Poor

70 pts

Average

80 pts

Good

90 pts

Excellent

100 pts

Cause and Effect

Unacceptable

Your essay does not demonstrate cause and effect. You lack evidence to show how the events build on each other to influence your persona.
Poor

Your essay somewhat demonstrates cause and effect. You have some evidence to show how two events build on each other to influence your persona.
Works cited is weak or forgotten.
Trivia attempted, but unrelated or ineffectual.
Average

Your essay does demonstrate cause and effect. You show how three events build on each other to influence your persona, however you used minimal evidence to support this.
You have attempted a Works Cited, but it lacks substance or form.
Trivia is opinion rather than verifiable fact
Good

Your project does demonstrate cause and effect. You show how three events build on each other to influence your persona and supported using lots of evidence.
You have a works cited page.
You have some trivia.
Some interview items included, but they don't enhance existing information.
Excellent

Your presentation and final project demonstrates cause and effect from your selected topic. You show how three events build on each other to influence your persona as well as supplementary events tied in with evidence.You have included textual references and a Works Cited page You've included trivia for each stage of the relationship to enhance the story of how the initial event influenced you today.
You have included quotes from persons in the community that you have personally interviewed




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