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Social Studies - Harriet Tubman

Students were to write an essay answer to an extended response question that included a restatement of the question, three details from the reading passage to support the answer, and a conclusion

Rubric Code: Z722AC

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: (none)

Essay Answer
	1 (N/A)	2 (N/A)	3 (N/A)	4 (N/A)
Topic Sentence	1 There is no topic sentence evident.	2 There is a potential topic sentence, but it lacks clarity.	3 The topic sentence is present and clear. It includes a partial restatement of the question/partial answer.	4 Right On! The topic sentence is clear and restates the question. It is obvious what you are explaining.
Supporting sentences	1 There is a lack of support for your topic sentence.	2 There is a minimal amount of support for the topic sentence, but not enough to make a strong answer.	3 There are at least two details to support the topic sentence.	4 There are three or more details to support the topic sentence. References to the reading passage are clear and concise. Well Done!
Concluding sentence	1 There is no conclusion. The reader is left hanging and the writer has completely dropped the ball on this question!	2 There is a vague attempt at writing a concluding sentence, but it is not clear.	3 There is a concluding sentence, but it is not clear. The writer needs to provide more of a wrap-up for the reader.	4 Great job! The concluding sentence is clear and accurate. It refers to the topic sentence and ties the details together for the reader.
Relevant details	1 No relevant details about slavery are given.	2 Minimal relevant details about the freedoms denied to slaves are included in the response. The writer gives little evidence to support their answer.	3 A few relevant details about the freedoms denied to slaves are included in the response.	4 Perfect! Numerous relevant details about the freedoms denied to slaves are included in the response.