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Personal Declaration of Independence 
Personal Declaration of Independence
Groups will use the five parts of Jefferson's Declaration of Independence to write their own personal declarations.
Rubric Code: Q244A65
By WAB_1981
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

1 pts

Good

2 pts

Great

3 pts

Preamble

Poor

Student does not clearly address why he/she is writing this Declaration. A vice is not clearly defined.
Good

Student tentatively explains why he/she is writing the Declaration, although he/she seems unclear or unsure of a vice.
Great

Student clearly expresses why he/she is writing the Declaration. He/she reflects a strong reason to become independent of a vice.
Philosophical Foundation

Poor

Student does not clearly provide an explanation of what independence and injustice are. He/she doesn't give specific examples and/or does not clearly state a case.
Good

Student provides an explanation of what independence and injustice are. He/she gives a specific example and states a case.
Great

Student provides a clear explanation of what independence and injustice are. He/she gives personal, specific, examples and clearly states his/her case.
List of Grievances

Poor

Student only provides one (5) clear grievance that they wish to be independent from.
Good

Student provides eight (8) clear grievances that they wish to be independent from.
Great

Student clearly provides at least 10 strongly developed grievances that they wish to be independent from.
Resolution

Poor

Student shows no plan of action to carry out a resolution.
Good

Student describes a plan that may get the job completed.
Great

Student is confident in his/her plan of action. He/she clearly intends to carry out this action.
Creativity

Poor

Students created basic document, presentation
Good

Students created document, presentation that had some design elements
Great

Students created document, that had design elements that were pleasing to the audience, that demonstrated care and creativity were added
Writing Style

Poor

Several mistakes were made. Poor grammar. Did not use complete sentences.
Good

Few mistakes were made. Could have used more flair.
Great

Limited mistakes. Writing showed creativity. Well thought-out declaration.
Group Work

Poor

Group does not finish the project in the allotted time due to internal disagreements and disharmony. Members do not work together well. Teacher must redirect the group to stay on track.
Good

The group finishes the project in time with any disputes being settled by the group with little or no redirection by the teacher. They are ready to present on time.
Great

Group settles disagreements satisfactorily and needs no intervention or redirection from the teacher. They are organized and ready to present on time. All member agree that everyone participated and added value



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