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World History Chapter 20 Essay Exam

Students will choose one essay prompt to respond to. All responses must be at least three paragraphs in length; introduction, body and conclusion paragraphs.

Rubric Code: N3B6AW

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Subject: History

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Short Essay rubric
	Poor 3 pts	Fair 7 pts	Good 10 pts
Introductory paragraph	Poor The argument is not prsented in a clear manner. The nature of the response is not clear. No thesis statement is present.	Fair The argument is presented but not completely clear. The main ideas are not entirely laid-out for the reader. A thesis statement is not clearly given.	Good The argument is well-laid out for the reader. The main ideas of the response are detailed. A thesis statement is clearly present.
body-proof	Poor The body includes no detailed explanation of how the author arrived at the argument presented. The facts provide no proof of the author's original statement in the opening paragraph.	Fair The body includes an explanation of how the author arrived at the argument presented. The facts provide some proof of the author's original statement in the opening paragraph.	Good The body includes at least 3 specific details with explanations as to how the author arrived at the argument presented. The facts provide proof of the author's original statement in the opening paragraph.
Conclusion	Poor The response does not contain a detailed conclusion re-stating the opening position. The response ends with the reader doubting the viewpoints of the author. The meaning of the response is not clear.	Fair The response has a conclusion re-stating the opening position. The reader is not completely convinced as the conclusion is not fully clear.	Good The response has a detailed conclusion restating the opening position. Little doubt is left in the reader's mind.
Content	Poor Much mis-information is given. The writer is obviously unclear about the topic he-she is writing about.	Fair Most of the content presented is factual. A bit of misinformation is given. The writer is, for the most part, understanding of the material at hand.	Good The content presented is factual. No misinformation is given to the reader. The writer is clearly well-versed on the topic he/she is writing about.