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Write Your Own Declaration of Independence Rubric 
Write Your Own Declaration of Independence Rubric
You are fed up with all the rules imposed on you and have decided to do something about it. Using the format of the original Declaration of Independence, draft your own declaration. Include all sections reviewed in the lesson. You may use some of the same language as the Declaration of Independence but be sure your reader understands: 1. Your reason for writing, 2. What you feel your "natural" rights are, 3. the complaints you have, and 4. What you are doing about it.
Rubric Code: R244A64
By WAB_1981
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Declaration of Independence
  Good

20 pts

Fair

17 pts

Poor

14 pts

Preamble

Good

Well written and clearly declares independence from school. Is at least 5-8 sentences long, is a well organized paragraph.
Fair

States independence from a school, but lacks supporting details. Is 3-4 sentences long, is a well organized paragraph.
Poor

Does not clearly state independence from person/group. Paragraph is unorganized and short.
Declaration of Student Rights

Good

4-5 student rights are included. Is at least 5-8 sentences long, is a well organized paragraph. Paragraph shows understanding of Declaration of Independence. Writing flows and is written clearly.
Fair

Includes 3 student rights, but not enough to show an understanding of the Declaration of Independence.Is 3-4 sentences long, is a well organized paragraph.
Poor

Includes less than 3 student rights listed. Writing lacks clarity/organization. Paragraph is unorganized and short.
List of Complaints/Grievances

Good

Complaints/Grievances from school are clearly stated. At least 8-10 grievances are listed in complete sentences. Writing is clear and makes sense.
Fair

Complaints/Grievances from school are clearly stated. At least 5-7 grievances are listed in complete sentences. Is well-written but lacks clarity.
Poor

Is not clearly written. Less than 5 complaints/grievances from school are included. Writing is sloppy and unorganized.
Statements of prior attempts to address grievances

Good

Lists at least 4 ways students have previously attempted to address grievances. Writing is clear and makes sense. Paragraph is 8-10 sentences.
Fair

Lists at least 3 ways students have previously attempted to address grievances. Writing is clear and makes sense. Paragraph is 8-10 sentences.
Poor

Lists less than 3 ways students have previously attempted to address grievances. Writing is clear and makes sense. Paragraph is 8-10 sentences.
Declaration of Independence (Conclusion)

Good

Clearly sums up the paper and declares freedom from a school. Is at least 5-8 sentences long, is a well organized paragraph.
Fair

Writing is not entirely clear but makes sense and flows well. Summarizes paper. Is 3-4 sentences long, is a well organized paragraph.
Poor

Does not summarize the paper. Unorganized and unclear.Paragraph is unorganized and short.





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