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knights and samurai essay Argumentative Essay- Valley Forge You will write an essay comparing and contrasting the knights and samurai. Rubric Code: RX53BAW By dhuerta Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

knights vs. samurai
	Poor 0 pts	Fair 10 pts	Good 15 pts	Excellent 20 pts
Introduction	Poor Introduction does not include a thesis statement.	Fair Introduction includes thesis statement, but may lack hook or background.	Good Introduction includes a hook, background, and thesis statement.	Excellent Well written introduction with an engaging hook.
Body	Poor Body paragraphs are lacking support.	Fair Body paragraphs have some support.	Good Body paragraphs are supported with evidence.	Excellent Body paragraphs are well supported and cited with evidence from documents/text provided.
Conclusion	Poor No conclusion.	Fair Conclusion does not include thesis or closing statement.	Good Thesis statement or closing statement is missing.	Excellent Well written conclusion that restates the thesis and summarizes the main points.
Organization	Poor No organization	Fair Each paragraph may have its own main idea, but it does not flow from one paragraph to the next. The writer's position may be consistent.	Good Each paragraph has its own main idea. The writers position is consistent. Transition could have been better.	Excellent Each paragraph has its own main idea. A position has been taken and remains constant throughout the essay. Transition words are used so the essay flows from one paragraph to the next.
Conventions	Poor Many grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors.	Fair Some grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors.	Good Few grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors.	Excellent No grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors.