Title: Civil Rights Project
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Date:
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Content
The content is absent or not
related to the topic.
The content is ordinary and
somewhat related to the
topic.
The content is clear and
directly related to the topic.
The content is substantial,
intriguing, and original. It
relates directly to the topic.
Ideas
Ideas are confusing and do
not support the main topic in
any way.
Ideas sometimes do not
support the main topic.
Clear ideas support the main
topic.
Strong ideas are carefully
and imaginatively presented,
showing real insight into the
topic.
Purpose
There is no purpose.
Purpose is vague, misstated,
or not always supported by
details.
Purpose is defined and
understandable, supported
by details.
Clearly defined purpose,
carefully and convincingly
presented.
Details
Uses little or no detail to
support and explain the topic.
Uses some details that are
accurate; some details such
as examples and
explanations are not
appropriate for the topic;
details do not always
support the topic.
Uses details such as
explanations and examples
that are accurate and
support the topic.
Uses details such as
explanations and examples
that are accurate,
appropriate, and fully
support the topic.
Audience
The writer has not identified
an audience; writing does
not address a specific
audience.
The writer has an incomplete
idea of the audience and its
expectations.
The writer has correctly
identified the intended
audience; writing shows that
the writer is somewhat
aware of its expectations.
The writer has correctly
identified the intended
audience; writing shows a
complete understanding of
its expectations.
Spelling
There are frequent spelling
errors that make it hard for
readers to understand the
central idea.
There are many spelling
errors that sometimes make
it hard for readers to
understand the central idea.
Most words are spelled
correctly.
All words spelled correctly,
helping readers clearly
understand the central idea.
Total Score:
points out of 24 possible points.
Teacher Comments:
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