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America's Founding Fathers
History, Essay
Why is [Founding Father] the most important to the founding of America?
Rubric Code:
VXBC693
By
BrianQuindlen
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Subject:
History
Type:
Assessment
Grade Levels:
9-12
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History
This rubric describes the requirements that students are to meet in order to gain full points for history essay or reaction essay.
Excellent
10 pts
Good
8 pts
Average
6 pts
Poor
4 pts
Introduction
Excellent
Contains a strong thesis that clearly explains the student's opinion and what the paper will be about. Introduces what will be discussed throughout the paper. Includes a short biography of the individual.
Good
Thesis is present. May not be as strong as one in a 10 paper. OR Does not not clearly preview the paper or does not include a biography.
Average
Thesis is present but is weak. OR preview is present but weak.
Poor
No thesis OR No Preview.
Body Paragraph 1
Excellent
Main idea that follows what has been stated in the thesis. Uses numerous, specific examples in order to reinforce main idea.
Good
Main idea that follows what has been stated in the thesis. Uses specific examples but not as many or as strong as in a 10 paper.
Average
Main idea is not as strong as could be. Uses less specific examples.
Poor
Main idea is weak. Examples are few and general.
Body Paragraph 2
Excellent
Same as above.
Good
Same as above.
Average
Same as above.
Poor
Same as above.
Body Paragraph 3
Excellent
Same as above.
Good
Same as above.
Average
Same as above.
Poor
Same as above.
Conclusion
Excellent
Summarizes paper and restates the strong thesis that is present in the introduction and throughout the paper. Leave the reader with a desire to learn more.
Good
Restates thesis, but paper is not summarized completely. Ends in a creative but not necessary efficient way.
Average
Thesis is not restated. Summary is present but weak.
Poor
Thesis is not restated. Summary is not present.
Spelling/grammar
Excellent
1-2 Mistakes
Good
2-5 Mistakes
Average
5-8 Mistakes
Poor
More than 8 mistakes.
Works Cited
Excellent
Correct MLA Format. Uses 2 primary and 2 secondary sources.
Good
Uses 2 primary and 2 secondary sources, but not in MLA format.
Average
Uses at least 1 primary and 1 secondary source.
Poor
Minimal sources(No primary and/or secondary)
Keywords:
History Essay
Subjects:
History
Types:
Writing
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