Rubric for Colonial Narrative

Written Paper Language Arts Rubric  50 pts

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Sentence Fluency	Writing is very difficult to follow; incomplete sentences, rambling, or awkward	The writing tends to be either choppy or rambling. Awkward constructions often force the reader to slow down or reread.	The writing tends to be mechanical rather than fluid. Occasional awkward constructions may force the reader to slow down or reread.	The writing flows; however, connections between phrases or sentences may be less than fluid. Sentence patterns are somewhat varied, contributing to ease in oral reading.	The writing has an effective flow and rhythm. Sentences show high degree of craftsmanship. Consistently strong and varied structure that makes expressive oral reading easy and enjoyable.
Conventions	Demonstrates a lack of command of conventions: errors are frequent and severe and meaning is obscured	Demonstrates a partial command of conventions: frequent errors in usage may obscure meaning, inconsistent use of punctuation, capitalization, etc	Demonstrates adequate command of conventions: some errors in usage and sentence formation present nothing systematic, adequate use of punctuation, etc	Demonstrates solid command of conventions: minimal errors in sentence formation, punctuation, capitalization, spelling	Demonstrates exemplary command of conventions: few, if any errors in sentence formation, effective and consistent use of punctuation, capitalization, spelling

Written Paper Social Studies Rubric  50 pts

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Completeness of Content	Most topics were not addressed.	Role is minimally addressed, and most questions answered with  1 sentence about each.	Role is addressed and most questions answered with at least 2 sentences about each.	Role is fully addressed and all questions answered with at least 2 sentences about each.	Significant depth and devoid of errors.
Quality of Content	Most information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.	Minimal information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.	Most Information clearly relates to the main topic. It  provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples.	All information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.	Significant depth and devoid of errors.