Apush Slavery Causation Long Essay - tumwater.k12.wa.us

[Pages:2]APUSH ~ Mr. Wimsett ~ Long Essay Scoring Rubric

Name_______________________________ Period____

Thesis:

Clear thesis that sets up the argument AND addresses the targeted skills AND directly addresses all parts of the question 1

Thesis is poorly developed or only partially developed or may simply restate the question

0

Historical Thinking Skill ~ Causation:

Describes causes and/or effects of a historical development AND analyzes specific examples that illustrate causes AND/OR 2 effects of historical developments

Describes causes AND/OR effects of historical developments

1

Does not describe causes AND/OR effects of historical developments

0

Support for Argument:

Supports the stated thesis using specific examples/evidence, clearly and consistently stating how the evidence supports the

thesis/argument, and establishing clear linkages between the evidence and the thesis/argument

2

Offers sufficient analysis of specific historical examples/evidence to support the thesis/argument

1

Essay lacks information to support thesis AND/OR information used does not support the argument

0

Synthesis:

Essay synthesizes the argument, evidence, and context into a coherent and persuasive essay AND adds support relevant to the question

but beyond the requirements of the prompt (provide counter-argument OR links to larger historical theme by connecting prompt topic

to other time periods, geographic areas, contexts, or events OR uses an additional appropriate category of analysis (political,

economic, social, cultural, race/ethnicity, gender, etc.)

1

Essay lacks full synthesis of the argument AND/OR does not add support relevant to the question & beyond the scope of the prompt 0

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Total Points Earned =

Grade Book Score:

6 = 100 5 = 93 4 = 85 3 = 75 2 = 65 1 = 55

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APUSH ~ Long Essay Question ~ Slavery

In a 5 to 7 paragraph essay, respond to the following writing prompt:

To what extent did the issue of slavery lead to the American Civil War?

When writing this essay be sure to explore the economic, political, and social impact that slavery had on American society from the birth of the nation to the outbreak of the war in 1861.

Be sure to have a strong introductory paragraph with a clear thesis. Use specific historic examples and explain their relevance. Be sure to draw conclusions (synthesis) and explain your thinking. I am NOT

a mind reader! You must clearly link your evidence with your thesis. Your essay must be hand-written on lined notebook paper. Do not take more

than 40 minutes to write your essay.

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