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Argumentative Essay- Indian Removal Act You will write an essay supporting an argument for the Cherokee to either stay in Georgia or leave for Indian Territory. Rubric Code: MX234XC By dhuerta Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Indian Removal Act
	Poor 0 pts	Fair 10 pts	Good 15 pts	Excellent 20 pts
Introduction	Poor Introduction does not include a thesis statement.	Fair Introduction includes thesis, but missing hook and background.	Good Introduction includes a thesis statement, but missing hook or background.	Excellent Introduction includes a hook, background, and thesis statement.
Support	Poor Body paragraphs are lacking support.	Fair Body paragraphs have some support.	Good Body paragraphs are supported with evidence.	Excellent Body paragraphs are supported with evidence and citations are embedded.
Counterargument	Poor No counterargument paragraph.	Fair Opponent's view or counterargument are missing.	Good Counterargument does not address opponent's viewpoint.	Excellent Opponents view is addressed with a counterargument.
Conclusion	Poor No conclusion.	Fair Thesis restatement is missing.	Good Restates the thesis, but no call to action.	Excellent Restates the thesis and makes a call to action.
Conventions	Poor Many grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors.	Fair Some grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors.	Good Few grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors.	Excellent No errors.