African American History- 1,000-word essay (typed) Focus- Essay clearly makes a point about an event, person or thing related to African American History. Evidence that the student understood the project. ___________/ 20 points Content- The presence of ideas supported by: facts, opinions, and explanations. Material is accurate. ___________/ 20 points Organization- Content is arranged in a logical fashion. Includes an introduction, conclusion, and transitional devices. ___________/ 20 points Style- The choice use an arrangement of words. Sentence structure creates tone and voice. ___________/ 20 points Conventions- Student writes in complete sentences. All sentences include correct spelling and grammar. Slang is avoided. ___________/ 20 points Total- ______/ 100 points