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Spanish-American War Propaganda Poster

Write an argumentative article about the Spanish-American War and use at least three reasons for going to or staying out of the war. Also include specific names, places, events, and vocabulary terms.

Rubric Code: UXB627W

By Melisasmith

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Subject: History

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Spanish-American War Article
	Excellent 100 pts	Good 80 pts	Fair 60 pts	Poor 40 pts
Content Knowledge	Excellent Student thoroughly exhibits three (3) reasons for or against entering into the Spanish-American War. There is also a superior use of information from the text (vocab, people, places, events.)	Good Student exhibits three (3) reasons for or against entering into the Spanish-American War. There is also some use of information from the text (vocab, people, places, events.)	Fair Student exhibits two (2) reasons for or against entering to the war. Increased usage of text information would have improved upon the project.	Poor Student exhibits little knowledge of the Spanish-American War.
Persuasive Techniques	Excellent Student effectively demonstrate the use of persuasive techniques and has influenced the person observing the poster.	Good Student demonstrates the use of persuasive techniques but has not thoroughly convinced the oberserver.	Fair Poster contains some evidence of persuasive techniques but it is confusing to the observer. Better use of persuasion would win more people over to your side.	Poor Little or no evidence of persuasive techniques are present. The oberver is not convinced (and may even side with the other argument.)
Spelling / Grammar / Punctuation	Excellent One (1) or fewer spelling, grammar, or punctuation mistakes are present.	Good Two (2) to four (4) spelling, grammar, or punctuation mistakes are present.	Fair Five (5) to seven (7) spelling, grammar, or punctuation mistakes.	Poor More than eight (8) mistakes are present.