history

Thesis Statement

Evidence and Structure

Grammar and Formatting

Language and Voice

Advanced

90-100%

Student makes a strong argument based on historical thinking skill.

Student illustrates how their strong pieces of evidence support their argument.

Almost no grammatical errors; formatting follows guidelines.

Demonstrates varied vocabulary and scholarly prose.

Proficient

80-89%

Student makes a compelling argument that addresses the prompt.

Student shows how their evidence supports argument.

Some grammatical errors; some issues with formatting.

Student makes a strong effort at scholarly language.

Average

70-79%

Student makes an argument that addresses prompt.

Student stacks adequate evidence.

Multiple grammatical errors; major formatting issues.

Repetitive language, multiple colloquialisms, and reliance on conversational style.

Below Average

60-69%

Student reiterates/summarizes evidence.

Evidence is suggested. Little interpretation.

Numerous grammatical errors; does not follow formatting.

Conversational/Colloquial language and sentence structure; offensive (ie. racist, sexist) language.