Lesson in American
History Using Primary Sources
A Series of Webquests
By Laura Thompson
Contents
Generic Rubric for UPS
Exercises
Generic Rubric for UPS Exercises |
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Excellent
- Thoroughly develops all aspects of the task evenly and in-depth. Is more analytical
than descriptive (analyzes, evaluates, and/or creates information).
Incorporates relevant information from at least 4 documents. Incorporates
substantial relevant outside information. Richly supports the theme with many
relevant facts, examples and details. Demonstrates a logical and clear plan
of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that go beyond a
restatement of the theme. |
5 |
Very Good
- Develops all aspects of the task but does so somewhat unevenly or
superficially. Is both analytical and descriptive. Incorporates relevant
information from at least 3 documents. Incorporates relevant outside
information. Supports the theme with many relevant facts, examples and
details. Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an
introduction and a conclusion that go beyond a restatement of the theme. Has
clear thesis statement and paragraphs support thesis. |
4 |
Good -
Develops all aspects of the task but with little depth. Is both analytical and
descriptive. Incorporates relevant information from at least 3 documents.
Incorporates relevant outside information. Includes some relevant facts,
examples, and details; may include some minor inaccuracies. Demonstrates a
satisfactory plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion
that go beyond a restatement of the theme. |
3 |
Satisfactory
- Minimally develops all aspects of the task or develops some aspects of the
task in-depth. Is primarily descriptive; may include some faulty, weak or
isolated application or analysis. Incorporates limited relevant information
from at least 3 documents. Presents little or no relevant outside
information. Includes few relevant facts, examples, and details; may include
some inaccuracies. Demonstrates a general plan of organization; may lack
focus; may contain digressions; may not clearly identify which aspects of the
task are being addressed; may lack an introduction and/or conclusion. |
2 |
Minimal -
Minimally develops some aspects of the task or develops some aspects of the
task in-depth. Is descriptive; may lack understanding, application or
analysis. Makes vague, unclear references to documents or consists primarily
of relevant and irrelevant information copied from the documents. Presents no
relevant outside information. Includes few relevant facts, examples, and
details; may include some inaccuracies. May demonstrate a weakness in
organization; may lack focus; may contain digressions; may not clearly
identify which aspects of the task are being addressed; may lack an
introduction and/or conclusion. |
1 |
Unsatisfactory (Zero) – Fails to develop the task or may only refer to
the theme in a general way; OR includes no relevant facts, examples, or
details; OR includes only the historical context and/or task as copied from
the book; OR includes only entire documents copied from the book; OR is
illegible; OR assignment was not handed in or completed on due date. |
0 |
UPS Essay Rubric |
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Minimal |
Satisfactory |
Good |
Very Good |
Excellent |
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Essay Content
(50%) - Shows solid research? Facts are accurate? Context, analysis, and
interpretation are accurate? Tells whole story? Change over time? Explains
anything significant you learned about American History or Catholic Social Teaching
during this process. Effective use of sources? |
0 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
45 |
50 |
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Paperwork
(15% each) Process Narrative - Explains how you developed an
understanding of UPS Theme. Has focus? Makes sense? Clear and logical layout or
format? Follows suggested format—thesis statement, five paragraphs Grammar/Mechanics - The essay presents relevant
topic information neatly typed. Has less than five
spelling errors. Has less than five grammatical
errors. Has less than five mechanical errors |
0 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
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0 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
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Catholic Social Teaching (20%) - Accurately relates UPS theme to elements of
Catholic social justice. Demonstrates a theological understanding of justice.
Uses elements of Catholic teachings of social justice to explain their point
of view. |
0 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
19 |
20 |
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