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World Geography Wiki Article Using GRAPES 
Students will write a wiki article on a country using the acronym GRAPES
Rubric Code: N55493
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Criteria that will be used to analyze knowledge of the acronym GRAPES
  Advanced

Excellent work!

4 pts

Proficient

All requirements met.

3 pts

Basic

Good but....

2 pts

Bellow Basic

LITTLE TO NO EFFORT

1 pts

Physical Geography
24 pts

Country: location development, movement; people and environment-shaping, Physical geographical features

Advanced

All parts of geography are used properly.
Proficient

All parts of geography are used properly.
Basic

Information as to geography is vague. Only one feature of geography is discussed.
Bellow Basic

Incorrect or missing geographical information.
Religion
24 pts

contributing factors to development of religion of belief system. Similarities or differences from other you are familiar with. Shape society/civilization.

Advanced

Complete/ all religious characteristics of a civilization are indicated.
Proficient

Several religious characteristics of a civilization are indicated.
Basic

Some religious features are indicated. Incomplete information.
Bellow Basic

Missing or Incorrect information and/or lack of information.
Achievements
24 pts

How did the contribute to the development of this country? Were they related to the needs of this country? What was the significance? What way did did they relate to other countries or cultures?

Advanced

All achievements are define, and relating to other civilizations or cultures.
Proficient

Achievements are well defined.
Basic

Achievements are described, but some are missing.
Bellow Basic

Achievements are not properly categorize.
Politics
24 pts

What was the context that led to the development of these political ideas/practices? Evaluate the benefits and limitations of these political structures and ideas.

Advanced

All areas of politics are covered. Full and complete information / description given.
Proficient

All areas of politics are covered. Some information / description given.
Basic

Some information regarding politics is given. Incomplete information.
Bellow Basic

Incorrect information and / or lack of information.
Economics
24 pts

What economic practices does this country engage in? What extent was their economy local? Global? Key products/items that this civilization created,grew, or traded. How did the economy relate to the geography of the area/civilization?

Advanced

All areas of economics are covered. Full and complete information / explanation given.
Proficient

All areas of economics are covered. Some information / explanation given.
Basic

Some information regarding economics is given. Incomplete information.
Bellow Basic

Incorrect information and / or lack of information.
Social structures
24 pts

Why do they (SS) exist? Who benefited and who was harmed by these social structures? How did the ss connect to this civilization's religion, politics, and economics?

Advanced

All areas of Social structures are covered. Full and complete information/ description given.
Proficient

Most areas of Social structures are covered. Some information / description given.
Basic

Some information regarding Social structures is given. Incomplete information.
Bellow Basic

Incorrect information and/or lack of information.
Mechanics & Overall Style
12 pts

Advanced

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph.
Proficient

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the paragraph. Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice.
Basic

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization. Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing. Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better.
Bellow Basic

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. No discernible organization. Transitions are not present. Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. The word choice is inadequate.



Keywords:
  • Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social structures







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