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Letter to Lincoln 
Letter to FDR
Write a letter addressed to President Abraham Lincoln explaining the causes of the Dakota Conflict, making him aware of the events of the conflict, and persuading him to either save or execute the Native Americans.
Rubric Code: XXX86WC
By bloc2000
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Subject: History  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Exceeds Expectations

5 pts

Meets Expectations

4 pts

Below Expectations

3 pts

Does Not Meet

1 pts

First Paragraph

Explain Two Causes of the Dakota Conflict
Exceeds Expectations

Student has explained in depth two or more causes of the Dakota Conflict.
Meets Expectations

Student has explained in their own words two causes of the Dakota Conflict.
Below Expectations

Student has identified two causes of the Dakota Conflict.
Does Not Meet

Student has written an unclear cause of the Dakota Conflict.
Second Paragraph

Describe the tensions between the Native Americans and the Americans.
Exceeds Expectations

Student has brought up more than three tensions between the Dakota and the Americans.
Meets Expectations

Student has brought awareness to three tensions between the Dakota and the Americans.
Below Expectations

Student has brought awareness to two tensions between the Dakota and the Americans.
Does Not Meet

Student has brought awareness to one tension between the Dakota and the Americans.
Third Paragraph

Convince Lincoln to either save or execute the Native Americans for their actions. Explain why.
Exceeds Expectations

Student has persuaded Lincoln to either save or execute the Dakota and has given detailed reasons why for their choice.
Meets Expectations

Student has persuaded Lincoln to either save or execute the Dakota and has given reasons why for their choice.
Below Expectations

Student has stated to Lincoln to either save or execute the Dakota.
Does Not Meet

Student has not given reasons for or against the Dakota.
Writing Skills

Letter Format, Grammar, Spelling, and Paragraph.
Exceeds Expectations

Letter has all parts included: Letter Greeting and Closing. Spelling and Grammar has been checked. Three distinct paragraphs, double spaced, typed, in 12 pt Times New Roman.
Meets Expectations

Letter has 1-3 mistakes.
Below Expectations

Letter has 3-5 mistakes.
Does Not Meet

Letter has 5-6 mistakes.




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