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First DBQ Rubric 
DBQ Essay Rubric
A primary rubric for assessing essays relating to document based questions
Rubric Code: PX4AW98
By Seffie
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2.5 pts

Good

3.3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Thesis Statement

Poor

Does not include a thesis statement.
Fair

Includes a thesis statement that may be weak, vague, or may not fully answer the prompt.
Good

Includes a somewhat complex thesis statement that answers the prompt, though there may be issues with phrasing.
Excellent

Includes a strong, complex thesis statement that completely answers the prompt.
Organization

Poor

Minimally develops some aspects of the task.
Weakly organized; lacks focus; lacks an introduction or a conclusion; does not clearly identify which aspect of the task is being addressed
Fair

Demonstrates a satisfactory plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that may be a restatement of the theme.
Develops all aspects of the task with little depth or develops most aspects of the task in some depth
Good

Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that go beyond a restatement of the theme.
Develops all aspects of the task but may do so somewhat unevenly
Excellent

Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that go beyond a restatement of the theme.
Throughly develops all aspects of the task and is in depth
Use of Documents

Poor

Incorporates less than half of the required number of documents.
Fair

Incorporates relevant information from at least 1/2 of the required number of documents. The student attempts to use the documents to strengthen the student's argument but is not successful.
Good

Incorporates relevant information from 3/4s of the required number of documents. Effectively uses the information in the documents to strengthen their own argument.
Excellent

Incorporates relevant information from the required number of documents. Effectively uses the information in the documents to strengthen their own argument.
Background

Poor

Minimally discusses the background information learned in class. There are many factual errors (more than 3); it may not be clear that the student understands the events being asked about.
Fair

Includes some discussion about the background information learned in class. There may be a few factual errors (less than 3); it may seem that the student is confused about the events being asked about or the student may misrepresent some of the information.
Good

The student uses background information learned in class. There are no factual errors and it is clear that the student understand the information.
Excellent

The student uses background information learned in class to highlight and accentuate their arguments. There are no factual errors and it is clear that the student understand the information.
Mechanics

Poor

10 + mechanical errors
Fair

5-10 mechanical errors
Good

3-5 mechanical errors
Excellent

2 or less mechanical errors



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