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Short Essay Questions 
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Rubric Code: M245749
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Subject: History  
Type: Quiz  
Grade Levels: (none)

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25 %
  Unsatisfactory

0 pts

Needs Improvement

5 pts

Satisfactory

15 pts

Outstanding

25 pts

Content & Development

Unsatisfactory

- Content is incomplete.
- Major points are not clear.
-Specific examples are not used.
Needs Improvement

- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
- Responses are inadequate or do not address topic.
-Specific examples do not support topic.
Satisfactory

- Content is accurate and persuasive.
- Major points are stated.
- Responses are adequate and address topic.
- Content is clear.
-Specific examples are used.
Outstanding

- Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Responses are excellent, timely and address topic.
- Content is clear.
-Specific examples are used.
Organization & Structure

Unsatisfactory

- Organization and structure detract from the message.
- Writing is disjointed and lacks transition of thoughts.
Needs Improvement

- Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
- Transitions need improvement.
- Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.
Satisfactory

- Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow.
- Transitions are present.
- Conclusion is logical.
Outstanding

-Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
- Transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.
- Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling

Unsatisfactory

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
Needs Improvement

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
Satisfactory

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with minor errors.
Spelling is correct.
Outstanding

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.










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