Social Studies 8th Grade

2 pts

Exceeding

I stated a strong claim based on the evaluation of evidence found in all included sources.

1 pts

Proficiency

I stated a claim but it is not based on evidence found in the sources.

0 pts

Not Meeting

I did not state an original claim.

2 pts

Exceeding

I justified my claim by using key pieces of direct evidence from multiple sources in this module (at least three). All of my sources are cited correctly.

1 pts

Proficiency

I justified my claim using generalizations or indirect references to evidence. My response included information and perspectives from at least two sources in this module. My sources are cited correctly.

0 pts

Not Meeting

I did not justify or support my claim using evidence from this module. Sources are not cited.

2 pts

Exceeding

I effectively evaluated the evidence I chose to include in my final response. Effective evaluation includes an analysis of how the source information might have influenced the content of the source. I also discussed the consistencies and inconsistencies among various sources to strengthen my argument.

1 pts

Proficiency

I tried to evaluate the source, but some points may be incomplete or incorrect. I identified a similarity or difference between two of the sources.

0 pts

Not Meeting

I did not include an evaluation of the sources. I made no attempt to examine the sources for corroborating or conflicting evidence.

2 pts

Exceeding

My claim and evidence demonstrate a thorough understanding of the fundamental political principles. I am able to clearly discuss all five of these principles and how they relate to the earlier documents included in the assessment.

1 pts

Meeting

My claim and evidence demonstrate a thorough understanding of the fundamental political principles. I am able to clearly discuss most of the fundamental principles (at least 3 of 5) and how they relate to the earlier documents included in the assessment.

0 pts

Not Meeting

My final response does not demonstrate that I understand the fundamental political principles. I discuss less than three of the principles and/or my discussion is inaccurate. I do not make a connection to the earlier documents.

2 pts

Exceeding

I evaluated the impact of three of the founding documents on the structure and principles of the United States government.

1 pts

Proficiency

I evaluated the impact of 1-2 of the founding documents on the structure and principles of the United States government.

0 pts

Not Meeting

I do not reference how the fundamental principles and early documents influenced the structure of the national government.