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Rubric for CP World History Paper

Write an essay clearly explaining the Weakening of the Holy Roman Empire using the timeline of history beginning with 511 A.D. to 1190 A.D. and synthesizing it across the influences of Geography, culture, religion, greed/power.

Rubric Code: U93BW8

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Subject: History

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Essay Format paper to synthesize life in the middle ages in Europe. How does religion, geography, greed/power, culture, other influences effect the movement of history in the middle ages?
	Excellent 5 pts	Standard 3.5 pts	Developing 2.5 pts
Thesis Statement	5 Contains a clear thesis statement that provides reader with an idea of what the essay will discuss. Statement is supported with strong paragraphs. Essay ends with a strong closing paragraph (conclusion).	3.5 Contains a thesis statement, yet essay does not effectively support thesis. Essay is somewhat strong. Weak closing paragraph.	2.5 Contains a weak thesis statement or lacks a thesis statement completely. Essay does not support thesis statement. Missing paragraphs.
Content	5 All six topics are mentioned in essay. The topics are detailed clearly and completely support.	3.5 Five topics are mentioned in essay The topics are somewhat detailed and supported.	2.5 Four or less topics are mentioned in the essay. The topics are only slightly mentioned and supported. The information is unclear.
Mechanics	5 Flawless mechanics.	3.5 One to three mechanically errors.	2.5 Four or more mechanically errors.
Guidelines	5 All required writing guidelines are followed. There is a proper heading on paper.	3.5 One error in the writing guidelines or heading.	2.5 Two or more errors in the writing guidelines or headings.