Trigger Thought: What changes that occurred after the Russian Revolution discussed in the document above most affected Russian citizens? Explain why you believe these changes were most significant and if they were more positive or negative changes for the Russian citizens. Document Based Question: Research Chart Research /General topic i.e., contributions of classical Rome and Greece, design and architecture… Site found or bibliographic info i.e., URL, author, title of book and date of publication, … How did you use this site: Resource gave no new information that I could use. As a guide for former research. As a direct source of information 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Suggested Sites
Holistic Rubric – Grades 3-12 SCORE POINT 6 Response is sophisticated and skillful in written communication, demonstrated by exceptional clarity, focus, and control in development and organization that often shows insight. in-depth and/or creative exploration of the topic using rich, relevant, and credible details. a strong, perhaps creative, beginning, and a satisfying conclusion. specifically and carefully chosen words that are skillfully crafted into phrases and sentences that enhance meaning. intentional and committed interaction between the writer and the reader. effective and/or creative use of a wide range of conventions with few errors. insightful with no historical errors. makes original and specific connections using resources. uses background knowledge for all support content. thesis is prompt-driven and fits seamlessly in opening paragraph. relies on a variety of the documents and includes outside resources, all of are cited correctly SCORE POINT 5 Response is excellent and skillful in written communication, demonstrated by clarity, and control in topic development and organization a balanced and thorough explanation of the topic using relevant details. an inviting beginning and a satisfying sense of closure. a range of carefully chosen words crafted into phrases and varied sentences that sound natural. awareness of the reader and commitment to the audience and topic. effective use of a wide range of conventions with few errors. accurate, may contain only minor historical errors. makes obvious connections using relevant resources. uses background knowledge consistently. includes clear thesis statement in the opening paragraph. appropriately relies on a variety of the documents and may use outside sources, all of are cited correctly SCORE POINT 4 Response is appropriate and acceptable in written communication, demonstrated by ideas adequately developed with a clear and coherent presentation of ideas with order and structure that can be formulaic. relevant details that are sometimes general or limited; organization that is clear, but sometimes predictable. a recognizable beginning and ending, although one or both may be somewhat weak. effective word choice that is functional and, at times, shows interaction between writer and audience. somewhat varied sentence structure with good control of simple constructions a natural sound. control of standard conventions although a wide is not used; errors that do not impede readability. accurate, may contain only minor historical errors. makes connections using some resources. uses background knowledge thesis statement is cites multiple documents correctly