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Essay 
Short Answer Responses
Rubric Code: Z47734
By AllisonNees
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric U.S. History
  Not attempted

The student handed something in but did not even attempt this question.

1 pts

Unacceptable

The student barely attempted to answer the question.

2 pts

Poor

The student did a poor job on answering the question.

3 pts

Good

The student did a good job on answering the question.

4 pts

Excellent

The student did a great job on answering the question.

5 pts

Content

Essay meets required length. Student provided detail to support their response.
Not attempted

Did not even attempt the question but handed something in.
Unacceptable

Attempted.
Poor

Less than half a page written. Broad information.
Good

Only half a page written with acceptable content.
Excellent

At least one page written. Contains thoughtful content.
Support

Response has supportive details and displays knowledge and facts to answer the questions.
Not attempted

Did not even attempt the question but handed something in.
Unacceptable

No details or facts are written. No written evidence of knowledge on topic.
Poor

Limited explanation. Few details included. Sentence structure is incoherent.
Good

Has details, and the language is descriptive.
Some facts are given.
Knowledge is applied.
Excellent

Sentences have great word choice. Facts, knowledge, and details are evident.
Language

Uses appropriate language and terms.
Not attempted

Did not even attempt the question but handed something in.
Unacceptable

Constantly uses language inappropriate for a submitted assignment.
Poor

Uses some language inappropriate for a submitted assignment. Uses hardly any proper Civil War terms.
Good

Uses almost no language inappropriate for a submitted assignment. Uses some proper Civil War terms.
Excellent

Excellent language - appropriate for a submitted assignment. Uses a variety of proper Civil War terms.
Grammar

Correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and capitalization are used.
Not attempted

Did not even attempt the question but handed something in.
Unacceptable

Errors in all grammar conventions.
Poor

Many grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors throughout the entire paper.
Good

Quite a few spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors, but they do not affect the overall response.
Excellent

Few/No spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.





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