Question/Problem 2: Was the American Revolution a revolution?

Definition and Opinion:  Essay 		Accurate definition, 
begins with a definition of the		clear point of view.	2__
word "revolution," and a clear		Either definition or 
statement of point of view.		point of view unclear.	1__


Arguments: Three clear arguments	Three strong, thoughtful, 
are made to support sn opinion about	and insightful arguments.5__
whether or not the American		Three adequate arguments made.4__
Revolution was really a revolution.	Three brief arguments are made.3__
					Mix of accurate and inaccurate 
					arguments.		2__
					Student fails to adequately 
					describe arguments.	1__
              

Information:  Facts, details, and 	Variety of accurate facts, details, 
examples are used to support		and examples.		5__
arguments.				Sufficient amount of material 
					to support arguments.	4__
					Small amount of supporting 
					information is included.3__
					Mix of accurate and inaccurate 
					information included.	2__
					No supporting information 
					is included.		1__
              
Organization:  Essay clearly includes 	Essay has definite beginning, 
an opening paragraph, an organized 	middle and end		3__
body of information, and a 		There is an attempt to 
conclusion.				organize essay.		2__
					No organization, lacking 
					proper structure.	1__
		
Writing style:  Essay is readable	Clear and readable 
with varied sentence structure.		writing style.		2__
					Some parts of essay 
					are not clear.		1__
              
Grammar, mechanics, Spelling:		Grammar, mechanics, spelling 
Essay has been proofread.		consistently correct.	2__
					Some weaknesses and 
					errors			1__
              
	
	
	
		
		
	
19-18 = Excellent
17-16 = Good			TOTAL SCORE____________                      
15-13 = Satisfactory
12-10 = Needs Improvement	YOUR GRADE_____________                       
  9-6 = Unsatisfactory