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Causes of World War I Essay 
At the end of Lesson 1, students will write a short essay detailing the two largest factors leading to the outbreak of the First World War. It should be concise, well-organized and include historical notes and references.
Rubric Code: VXAB8WC
By hagiharan211
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Causes of WWI Essay
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1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Introduction

Poor

The introduction is completely unclear and provides little support to the essay. The topics have little information as a preface and is more detrimental than useful. There is not a strong thesis or a thesis is not obviously present.
Fair

The introduction is somewhat vague or unclear and the hook is relatively weak. There is a general introduction to the topics that will be covered, but there are areas where the topics are unclear. The thesis has room for improvement, but gives the general perspective.
Good

The introduction is precise and provides an adequate hook. The paragraph contains a preface that provides a preface to the topics to be covered, but may be slightly vague. The thesis statement is strong, but there is room for more clarity or enforcement.
Excellent

The introduction is precise, providing a captivating hook. The introduction includes a preface to topics that will be covered. There is a strong thesis statement that provides the opinion that will be enforced throughout the essay.
Cause #1

Poor

The cause is not described in enough detail to be considered an argument. It is backed by very little, if any, examples of evidence. The cause does not contain a counter-argument or any rebuttal.
Fair

The cause is made into a weak argument, backed by at least one example of strong evidence. The cause contains a counter-argument but may not have a strong rebuttal.
Good

The cause is made into a somewhat strong argument, backed by at least two examples of strong evidence. The cause contains a counter-argument and an adequate rebuttal.
Excellent

The cause is made into a strong argument, backed by at least three examples of strong evidence. The cause contains a counter-argument and a strong rebuttal.
Cause #2

Poor

The cause is not described in enough detail to be considered an argument. It is backed by very little, if any, examples of evidence. The cause does not contain a counter-argument or any rebuttal.
Fair

The cause is made into a weak argument, backed by at least one example of strong evidence. The cause contains a counter-argument but may not have a strong rebuttal.
Good

The cause is made into a somewhat strong argument, backed by at least two examples of strong evidence. The cause contains a counter-argument and an adequate rebuttal.
Excellent

The cause is made into a strong argument, backed by at least three examples of strong evidence. The cause contains a counter-argument and a strong rebuttal.
Conclusion

Poor

The conclusion restates the thesis, with completely similar wording to the opening. The paragraph ineffectively wraps up the essay, but contains multiple flaws or weak area. The author provides no excess examples to back up the arguments. The paragraph is overall an weak end to the essay.
Fair

The conclusion restates the thesis, with very similar wording to the opening. The paragraph wraps up the essay, but contains multiple flaws or weak area. The author provides few examples to back up the arguments. The paragraph is overall an weak end to the essay.
Good

The conclusion restates the thesis, with somewhat different wording. The paragraph wraps up the essay, but may contain some flaws or weak area. The author provides additional examples to back up the arguments. The paragraph is overall an adequate end to the essay.
Excellent

The conclusion restates the thesis, with different wording. The paragraph effectively wraps up the essay, providing additional examples to back up the arguments. The paragraph is overall a strong end to the essay.
Organization

Poor

Writing is disorganized and
underdeveloped with no transitions
or closure.
Fair

Writing is confused and loosely
organized. Transitions are weak and closure is ineffective.
Good

Uses correct writing format and Incorporates a coherent closure.
Excellent

Writing includes a strong, beginning, middle, and end
with clear transitions.




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