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Category / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1Position Statement / The position statement provides a clear, strong statement of the author’s position and 2 pieces of information that clearly explain interest in community issue. / The position statement provides a clear statement of the author’s position on the topic and 1-2 pieces of information that explain interest in community issue. / A position statement is present, but does not make the author’s position clear and/or 1 piece of information that does not clearly explain interest in community issue. / There is no position statement and no information that explains interest in community issue.
Support for Issue/Facts / Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence that support the position statement. All of the evidence is specific, relevant, and explain how each piece supports the author’s position. / Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence that support the position statement. Most of the evidence is specific, relevant and explain how each piece of evidence supports the author’s position. / Includes 2 pieces of evidence that support the position statement. At least one of the pieces of evidence is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author’s position. / Includes 1 or fewer pieces of evidence. Evidence is not relevant and/or explained.
Sequencing / Arguments and support are provided in a logical order that makes it easy and interesting to follow the author’s train of thought. / Arguments and support are provided in a fairly logical order that makes it reasonably easy to follow the author’s train of thought. / A few of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making letter seem a little confusing. / Many of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the letter seem very confusing.
Category / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Conclusion / The conclusion is strong, presents a clear and attainable solution, and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer’s position. Effective restatement of the author’s issue is included. / The conclusion is recognizable, presents a solution, and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer’s position. The author’s issue is restated. / The conclusion is recognizable, but does not present a solution, leaving the reader to question the author’s issue. / There is no conclusion. The letter just ends.
Conventions (Grammar, Spelling, Format) / Complies with all the requirements for a formal letter. Authors makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. / Complies with 80-99% of the requirements for a formal letter. Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. / Complies with 60-79% of the requirements for a formal letter. Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. / Complies with less than 59% of the requirements for a formal letter. Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Sources / All sources (facts, evidence, graphics) are accurately documented in the desired format. / 80-99% of sources (facts, evidence, graphics) are accurately documented in the desired format. / 60-79% of sources (facts, evidence, graphics) are accurately documented in the desired format. / Less than 59% of sources (facts, evidence, graphics) are accurately documented in the desired format.
Graphic / Two graphics (map, diagram, table, or graph) are included that clearly support the author’s issue and add to the reader’s understanding of the topic. / One graphic (map, diagram, table, or graph) are included that support the author’s issue and add to the reader’s understanding of the topic. / One graphic (map, diagram, table, or graph) are included but does not support the author’s issue and/or does not add to the reader’s understanding of the topic. / No graphic is included.
Total: ______/28 Points
HISD Social Studies Curriculum 2016World Geography Studies