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Manifest Destiny Paragraph 
Revolutionary War Paragraph
Argumentative Paragraph
Rubric Code: QC27BB
By lgibson
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Manifest Destiny
  Exemplary

7 pts

Proficient

6 pts

Approaching

5 pts

Developing

4.5 pts

Topic Sentence-5

Exemplary

Clearly states which argument will be made and the topic being argued
Proficient

Has argument and topic but is a little vague
Approaching

Missing either argument or topic
Developing

Is missing a topic sentence
Reasons (CD1)-5

Exemplary

2 reasons supporting argument are clearly given; they are different from one another
Proficient

2 reasons supporting argument are clearly given, but they are a little unclear or are too similar to each other
Approaching

Two reasons are given but they are vague or too similar; or one of the reasons doesn't support the argument at all
Developing

Only one reason is given or the reasons is given or they are very vague. Has more than three reasons
Factual Evidence (CD2)-5

Exemplary

Student provides 2 facts that support the appropriate reasons; facts are detailed and accurate; 2 citations accurately done
Proficient

Student provides 2 facts that relate to the reasons, but they are a little vague or not entirely accurate; 1 citation accurately done
Approaching

Both facts are inaccurate; they are very vague or need to relate more to the reasons; 1 citation incorrectly done
Developing

Student provides no factual support; or the facts do not relate to the reasons; no citations
Commentary (CM)-5

Exemplary

Students explain how the reason and fact are a positive or negative example of Manifest Destiny; they are detailed
Proficient

Student clearly explains the impact, but the sentences need more detail
Approaching

The explanation is vague; or the explanation doesn't relate to the topic/fact; or it doesn't support the main argument; 1 sentence is missing
Developing

Lacking commentary or there is little explanation
Counter-Claim-5

Exemplary

Acknowledges the other side and skillfully counters with third reason and detailed, factual evidence in favor of argument
Proficient

Acknowledges the other side and transitions back to third argument with factual evidence
Approaching

Has a vague connection with the other side of the argument but doesn't provide factual support or a third reason
Developing

Lacks any reference to the other side
Organization/Language-10

Exemplary

Transitions are used for each new topic; argumentative language is used well; the paper flows together cohesively; has a concluding sentence
Proficient

One transition is missing; some argumentative language is used; needs better flow
Approaching

Only one transition is used; little argumentative language is used; the paper does not flow together well
Developing

No transitions are used; no argumentative language is used; doesn't follow structure at all, making it difficult to follow
Writing-5

Exemplary

No fragments or run-ons; detailed sentences; 5 or less convention errors; correctly cites a source
Proficient

There is one fragment or run-on; sentences could use more detail; 8 or less convention errors; cites a source but is not correctly done
Approaching

There are fragments and run-ons; sentences are simple; 10 or less convention errors; vaguely references a source
Developing

There are multiple run-ons or fragments; very simplistic sentences; more than 10 convention errors; does not include a citation





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