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Indian Horse Research Report

Students will research the purpose and impact of residential schools after watching the movie Indian Horse.

Rubric Code: PXC577C

By nherrero

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Subject: History

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Marking Guide
	Insufficient 0-49 1 pts	Adequate 50-65 3 pts	Proficient 65-79 4 pts	Excellent 80-100 5 pts
Content	Insufficient 0-49 Student provides a superficial description of the purpose of the residential school system or does not provide enough description to inform their audience. The description of the impact on First Nations is too brief and the student does not demonstrate any understanding of the impact.	Adequate 50-65 Student provides a competent description of the purpose of the residential school system. The description of the impact on First Nations is adequate.	Proficient 65-79 Student provides an effective description of the purpose of the residential school system. The description of the impact on First Nations is thorough.	Excellent 80-100 Student provides an in depth description of the purpose of the residential school system. The description of the impact on First Nations is insightful.
Thesis/topic sentence	Insufficient 0-49 There is no evidence of a thesis/topic sentence.	Adequate 50-65 The student attempts to write a thesis/topic sentence but the topic may be somewhat unclear and the main ideas are not identified.	Proficient 65-79 The thesis/topic sentence somewhat clearly identifies the topic and the main ideas that will be discussed in the report.	Excellent 80-100 The thesis/topic sentence clearly identifies the topic and the main ideas that will be discussed in the report.
Outline	Insufficient 0-49 Outline not created, or is insufficient.	Adequate 50-65 Student attempted to create an outline but the main ideas are weak and the supporting facts are general.	Proficient 65-79 Student created a good with good main ideas and good supporting facts.	Excellent 80-100 Student created an effective outline with clear main ideas and relevant supporting facts.
Research	Insufficient 0-49 Research is insufficient and underdeveloped. Facts provided are very brief and not developed.	Adequate 50-65 Student has done an adequate job of researching the topic and has provided some general facts about the topic. The description of the effect on First Nations is adequate.	Proficient 65-79 Student has done a good job of researching the topic and has provided good facts about the topic, although they may be common knowledge. The description of the effect on First Nations is general.	Excellent 80-100 Student has done a thorough job of researching the topic and has provided relevant, interesting facts about the topic. The description of the effect on First Nations is insightful.
Conclusion	Insufficient 0-49 Conclusion is insufficient or not evident.	Adequate 50-65 Conclusion gives an adequate summary but may have a weak take away or no takeaway for the reader.	Proficient 65-79 Conclusion gives a good summary and a solid take away for the reader.	Excellent 80-100 Conclusion gives an insightful summary and a take away for the reader.
Format/Matters of Correctness	Insufficient 0-49 Student does an inadequate job of formating and editing for matters of correctness. There are many errors that make the paper difficult to read. The report is formatted incorrectly.	Adequate 50-65 Student does an adequate job of formating and editing for matters of correctness. Errors are often distracting and impede meaning. The report has some formatting mistakes	Proficient 65-79 Student does a proficient job of formating and editing for matters of correctness. Minor errors do not impede the flow or meaning. The report is almost entirely formatted correctly.	Excellent 80-100 Student does an excellent job of formatting and editing for matters of correctness. The formatting is done completely correctly.

Subjects:

History

Types:

Writing

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