an analysis of the Declaration of Independence. You might want to consider the following questions, but you are not limited to them: ?What are the promises of the Declarati

5 pts

Exemplary

.Shows original thought that goes far beyond the obvious .Addresses all questions in prompt

4 pts

Proficient

.Articulates arguments effectively .Addresses all questions in the prompt

3 pts

Acceptable

.Some aspects of arguments are not fully explained or articulated well .Addresses some or part of the questions in prompt

2 pts

Deficient

.Argument is convoluted or incoherent .Does not address questions in the prompt

0 pts

Non-Participating

.Not submitted

5 pts

Exemplary

.Shows serious contemplation of readings .Fluidly incorporates concepts and ideas into response

4 pts

Proficient

.Indicates comprehension of readings .Fully incorporates concepts and ideas from readings into response

3 pts

Acceptable

.Indicates reading was completed .Does not accurately summarize concepts or fully incorporate ideas into response

2 pts

Deficient

.Indicates a lack of comprehension of readings .Does not incorporate concepts or ideas into response

0 pts

Non-Participating

.Suggests reading assignments were not considered .No quotes used

5 pts

Exemplary

.Quotes used are appropriate, original, and properly integrated

4 pts

Proficient

.Quotes used are appropriate, but somewhat predictable or not well integrated

3 pts

Acceptable

.Some quotes do not effectively support writer's point, are too generalized, or are poorly integrated

0 pts

Non-Participating

.No quotes used

5 pts

Meets Requirement

3 pts

Nearly Meets Requirement

.Produces as least 50% of required word count

0 pts

Does Not Meet Requirement

.Does not provide at least 50% of required word count

5 pts

Exemplary

.Writing is clear and articulate .Uses correct grammar and punctuation

3 pts

Acceptable

.Writing is clear .Minor errors in grammar do not cloud meaning

2 pts

Deficient

.Writing is convoluted or incoherent .Improper use of grammar and punctuation make it difficult to follow