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Student Declaration of Independence 
Rubric Code: QX9XB5W
By nathanejeffers
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Declaration of Independence
100 Points Total
  Excellent

(N/A)

Good

(N/A)

Fair

(N/A)

Poor

(N/A)

No Attempt

(N/A)

Rough Draft/Proofreading

5 Points
Excellent

Student completed rough draft. Student turned in rough draft, proofreading checklist, and final draft all together. Final draft is typed.
Good

N/A
Fair

N/A
Poor

N/A
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
Formatting/Setup

5 Points
Excellent

Final draft includes the following items:
-a title
-headings are bold and underlined
-font is 12 point/Times New Roman
-grievances are listed by bullet point
-margins are set to 1 inch
-Name, Date, and class period is listed on the back.
Good

Final draft is missing 1 formatting requirement.
Fair

Final draft is missing 2 formatting requirements.
Poor

Final draft is missing 3 or more formatting requirements.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
Spelling/Punctuation

10 Points
Excellent

Declaration is free from spelling/punctuation errors.
Good

Declaration has 1-3 spelling/punctuation errors.
Fair

Declaration has 4-6 spelling/punctuation errors.
Poor

Declaration has 7 or more spelling/punctuation errors.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
Preamble

15 Points
Excellent

Preamble clearly states to whom/what the declaration is addressed. Preamble effectively sets up the remainder of the document.
Good

Preamble moderately states to whom/what the declaration is addressed. Preamble moderately sets up the remainder of the document.
Fair

Preamble vaguely states to whom/what the declaration is addressed. Preamble vaguely sets up the remainder of the document.
Poor

Preamble doesn't state to whom/what the declaration is addressed. Preamble does not set up the remainder of the document.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
Declaration Natural Rights/Beliefs

15 Points
Excellent

Student clearly explains current beliefs and rights he/she naturally has. Student effectively explains why he/she deserves better treatment.
Good

Student moderately explains current beliefs and rights he/she naturally has. Student moderately explains why he/she deserves better treatment.
Fair

Student vaguely current beliefs and rights he/she naturally has. Student vaguely explains why he/she deserves better treatment.
Poor

Student clearly explains current beliefs and rights he/she naturally has. Student effectively explains why he/she deserves better treatment.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
List of Complaints/Grievances

15 Points
Excellent

Document includes at least three complaints/grievances. Complaints/grievances are listed by bullet point.
Good

Document includes two complaints/grievances.
Fair

Document includes one complaint/grievance.
Poor

Grievances/complaints are not organized by bullet point and are not clear.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
Statement of Prior Attempts

15 Points
Excellent

Student clearly states specific ways he/she has previously tried to address grievances. Student effectively explains how the previous attempts have been unsuccessful.
Good

Student moderately states specific ways he/she has previously tried to address grievances. Student moderately explains how the previous attempts have been unsuccessful.
Fair

Student vaguely states ways he/she has previously tried to address grievances. Student vaguely explains how the previous attempts have been unsuccessful.
Poor

It is unclear how the student previously attempted to address grievances. There are no specific details.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
Declaration of Independence

15 Points
Excellent

Student clearly states what risks he/she is taking by writing the document. Student effectively explains what he/she will do with his/her new independence and how things will change.
Good

Student moderately states what risks he/she is taking by writing the document. Student moderately explains what he/she will do with his/her new independence and how things will change.
Fair

Student vaguely states what risks he/she is taking by writing the document. Student vaguely explains what he/she will do with his/her new independence and how things will change.
Poor

Student does not state what risks he/she is taking by writing the document. Student does not explain what he/she will do with his/her new independence and how things will change.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
Signatures

5 Points
Excellent

Declaration has as least 5 signatures. Author's signature is the largest.
Good

Declaration has 4 signatures.
Fair

Declaration has 3 signatures.
Poor

Declaration has 2 signatures.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.




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