American Revolution WebQuest Rubric Beginning 1 No assigned tasks were completed.

Developing 2 Three of the four assigned tasks were not completed Accomplished 3 One or two of the assigned tasks were not completed. Exemplary 4 All of the assigned tasks were completed.

Completion of Tasks:
1. 2. 3. Bio Poem Blog Post Graphic Organizer Persuasive Essay

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Persuasive Essay: Reasons to Leave Great Britain

No valid, researched reasons were given why the colonies should leave Great Britain. Zero facts or one fact was given for each reason (above).

Persuasive Essay: Supporting Facts and Examples Persuasive Essay: Character Development

One valid, researched reason was given why the colonies should leave Great Britain. Two facts were given for each reason (above).

Two valid, researched reasons were given why the colonies should leave Great Britain. Three facts were given for each reason (above).

Three valid, researched reasons were given why the colonies should leave Great Britain.

The writer does not write as if he or she is a colonist. First person is not used and it is unclear why the writer is writing to the leader.

The writer does not consistently use first person throughout the essay. The reason for writing to the leader is unclear.

The writer uses first person throughout the essay. The reason that the writer is writing is clear in the introduction.

Three facts were given for each reason (above) and all are accurate, real reasons why the colonists wanted to leave Great Britain. In addition to the previous, the writer has outstanding character development. He or she introduces himself/herself to the leader and gives a clear, rational reason that he or she is writing to the leader. 0 errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Persuasive Essay: Mechanics

5 or more errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling that distract the reader from the content. A+ A B C D F

3-4 errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling that distract the reader from the content.

1-2 errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Points: 20 18-19 16-17 14-15 12-13 12 or lower