Synthesis: Briefly design a plan to solve problem (2points) Evaluation: Briefly defends reason for problem (2 points) Problems with Problems with Currency Problems with Military Problems with Law Enforcement Problems with Trade Persuasive Newsletter Scoring Guide Criteria Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic Content Writes 5quality paragraphs. Writing is purposeful and focused with strong of view, and engages the audience with a clear understanding of 3-4 inadequacies within the Articles of Confederation. There are 3 or more points, supporting evidence, and you easily convince your reader. Writes 4 quality paragraphs. Uses voice/point of view engages the audience with 2-3 reasons for inadequacies within the Articles of Confederation. There are 3 points of view, and a quote to support your side. Your argument is convincing. Writing does not clearly communicate knowledge, point of view. Sense of audience is vague with only one inadequate reason mentioned within the Articles of Confederation. At least 2 points of view, and some evidence to support your side. Your side is understood. Writing is limited in communicating knowledge, voice/point of view with little sense of audience. No mention of inadequacies of Articles of Confederation. Only 1 point to support your argument, and no evidence. Organization Writing includes a strong beginning, middle and end with transitions and focused closure. Writing includes beginning, middle and end with some transitions and good closure. Writing is confused and loosely organized. Transitions and closure are weak. Writing is brief and undeveloped with weak or no transitions or closure.
Vocabulary Effective and engaging use of word choice. Uses a variety of word choice to make writing interesting. Shows some use of varied word choice, but language is vague or flat. Careless or inaccurate word choice which obscures meaning. Language Mechanics Frequent use of variety of sentence structure throughout. Consistent agreement between parts of speech. Few, if any errors in mechanics. Uses simple compound and complex sentences. Maintains agreement between parts of speech. Uses correct punctuation, capitalization, etc. Some run-ons and fragments. Limited variety in sentence structure. Occasional errors between parts of speech. Some errors in mechanics. Many run-ons or fragments. Little variety in sentence structure. Inconsistent agreement between parts of speech. Many errors in mechanics. Editing Consistent use of spelling strategies. Consistent evidence of editing. Skillfully edited. Applies grade level spelling. Uses structural analysis for phonetic spelling. Incorporates the entire writing process using resources. Some evidence of spelling strategies, some evidence of editing. Limited or no evidence of spelling strategies. Limited or lacks evidence of editing. Lesson Title: Articles of Confederation…Well, they were trying! Lesson Activity lesson could be divided into 2-3 class periods depending on student need. Purpose Teacher Learner Hook Engage Learners 5 minutes Personal story… Unintended Crime Life of a 4 Year Old… When rocks won’t do….When I was 4…I was left with only rocks… Listening on the edge of their seat…. Did she really do this? Into 15-20 minutes PowerPoint presentation: (Slides 1, 2 ,3 ,4) Quick review of our government today. Currency Activity… Mini buying Spree! (PowerPoint slides 5, 6, 7, 8, 9). Group Shares out problems… PowerPoint continued… (PowerPoint slide 10) Review of Government in 1777 (See following page with detailed directions on materials and resources needed for Buying Spree and Traveling Game) In table groups: *Individuals view items to buy (pictures) *List 3 items to buy…. *Turn over pictures for prices of items *Count personal money in envelope *List items actually able to buy based on color of money and cost of item *List problems as a group