3/17/2019
Final Essay
Proficient
13 Points
Information All parts of one event are
described in a clear and in-depth
manner. Writing includes an
explanation of what occurred,
major political leaders, and the
moments that led up to the
event. Personal opinion is used
to describe why the event was so
influential.
Evidence Students use evidence from their
textbook to support their
statements. Personal opinion is
supported by evidence from
history.
Organization Essay is well structured with a
compelling introduction
paragraph. Information is
broken down into different
paragraphs. Conclusion sums up
the entire essay. Essay is at least
3 pages long.
Spelling/grammar Essay is free of any spelling or
grammar errors.
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Emerging
8 Points
Most parts of the event are
described. Writing includes an
explanation of what occurred,
some political leaders. Personal
opinion is used to describe why
the event was so influential.
Students use some evidence
from their textbook to support
their statements. Personal
opinion is supported by evidence
from history.
Essay is structured into long
paragraphs. Student included an
introduction and a conclusion.
Essay is only 2 pages in length.
Essay has some spelling or
grammar errors.
Beginning
3 Points
The event is not described in
detail. Personal opinion is not
used within the essay.
Students did not use evidence
from their textbook to support
their statements. Personal
opinion is not supported by
evidence from history.
Essay is not structured well.
There is no introduction or
conclusion. Essay is only 1 page
in length.
Essay has many spelling or
grammar errors.
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