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Essay/WebQuest
Ideas
Assessment Criteria
Program Area:
Social Studies (History)
Criterion: Analysis of historical information
Attainment Descriptors:
- Reads and
interprets primary source materials, drawing on information and
ideas in these materials to formulate and support their work
- Demonstrates
an understanding of the required historical elements that form
the basis of the essay (conditions of treatment of aboriginals,
conditions of life on fur trade route, etc.
Program Area:
Language, Reading
Criterion: Read and demonstrate and understanding of non-fiction
materials
Attainment Descriptor:
- Analyzes
and interprets information from a variety of primary and secondary
sources
- Selects and
uses specific and relevant evidence from a close reading of texts
to support interpretations, analyses, and arguments
- Explains
the influence of social and historical values and perspectives
on texts
- Compares
own ideas, values, and perspectives with those in a text
Program Area:
Language, Writing
Criterion: Select and use appropriate writing forms with
a focus on essays
Attainment Descriptor:
- Formulated
and refined a thesis, using information and ideas from prior knowledge
and research
- Selected
and used the level of language and voice appropriate to the specific
purpose and intended audience
- Applied knowledge
of report structure to organize a short essay, including and introduction,
a body and a conclusion
Program Area:
Language, Writing
Criterion: Revise and edit their work, independently and
collaboratively
Attainment Descriptor:
- Cited researched
information, ideas and quotations according to acceptable research
methodology
- Edited and
proofread their work, identifying and correcting errors according
to grade/age-appropriate requirements for grammar, usage, spelling,
and punctuation.
Possible
Rubric
| Achievement
Level |
|
Below
Standard |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
| Total
Marks |
0-25 |
25-29 |
30-34 |
35-39 |
40-50
|
| Application
of Conventions (Mechanics) (Language Arts) |
|
| Uses
correct spelling, grammar and punctuation |
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |
| Follows
format of a formal essay (title page, double-spaced, etc.) |
0
1 2 3 4 5 |
| Organization
of Ideas (Language Arts) |
|
| Has
a clear and captivating introduction with a thesis statement |
0 1 2 3 |
| Logical
organization |
0
1 2 3 4 5 |
| Has
proper annotation and bibliography |
0 1 2 3 4 5 |
Communication
of Knowledge (Social Studies/History)
Communication (Language Arts) |
|
| Examines
topic from perspective chosen, and stays on topic |
0
1 2 3 4 5 |
| Supports
argument well using different sources |
0
1 2 3 4 5 |
| Demonstrates
an understanding of the issues |
0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Understanding
of Concepts (Social Studies/History)
Reasoning (Language Arts) |
|
| Has
a clear and logical conclusion that makes a reasoned statement
about topic |
0
1 2 3 4 5 |
Essay
Total /50
|
