A Crossroads Resource

Unit II: CONTACT: EUROPE AND AMERICA MEET: 1492-1673

Question/Problem 3: Assess the effect of contact on the Indians and Europeans between 1492 and 1673.


Criteria For Authentic Assessment of
"A Personal Narrative, Point of View"

Point of View:  The narrative  	Point of view clearly  stated.	  2__
is clearly written from the 	Point of view not clearly stated. 1__
point of view of either an   	
Indian or explorer.	


Judgement:  Narrative 		Judgement clearly stated.	2__
clearly states whether contact 	Judgement not clearly stated.	1__       
was good or bad.	 
	
	
Arguments and Information:  	Thoughtful and insightful 
Arguments are made to support	arguments made, strong evidence. 5__
the judgement, each clearly	Adequate arguments, and evidence.4__	
stated and supported with	Brief arguments, minimal evidence.3__	
evidence.			Arguments made but not supported 
				with evidence.			  2__
				Student fails to adequately 
				describe arguments.		  1__

Organization:  Narrative  	Narrative is well organized.	2__
is organized in a logical	There is an attempt to organize.1__
way.		

Writing style:  Narrative is 	Clear and readable writing style. 3__
readable with varied sentence	Some parts of essay are not clear.2__  
structure.			Writing style makes essay 
				difficult to understand.  	1__
		 	

Grammar, mechanics,		Grammar, mechanics, spelling 
spelling: Narrative		consistently correct.		2__
has been proofread.		Some weaknesses and errors.	1__
been proofread.	
	

	
		
	
15 = Excellent		
14-13 = Good			TOTAL SCORE_____________
12-11 = Satisfactory		
10-9 = Needs Improvement
7-6 = Unsatisfactory		YOUR GRADE______________


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