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2 Paragraph Country Short Essay

Answer five questions in two paragraphs using correct grammar and punctuation. Must be typed.

Rubric Code: QX377C9

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Subject: History

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Criteria for Essay
	Excellent 5 pts	Good 4 pts	Fair 3 pts	Poor 1 pts
Overall Organization Unity & Coherence	Excellent The details are in a clear effective order and the author groups like ideas together and sticks to the set pattern.	Good The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to a set pattern.	Fair The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the essay.	Poor No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Questions Answered	Excellent All five questions are concisely answered in two paragraphs.	Good Only four of the five questions are answered concisely in 2 paragraphs.	Fair Only 2 questions are answered concisely in 2 paragraphs.	Poor Only 1 question is answered concisely in 2 paragraphs.
Mechanics	Excellent No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. Entire essay was typed.	Good A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.	Fair A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that, while distracting, still get meaning and intent of the essay across. Part of essay was typed, part handwritten.	Poor Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. Complete essay was handwritten.