Document Based Question - Rubric
Name: ______________________________________
1
2
Group: ____________
3
4
Missing most
required items.
Missing many
required items.
Missing a small
number of
required items.
States promise, answers
the “to what extent
question” broadly and
has three pro’s / con’s.
Body Paragraph #1:
“What promise does
the St. of Lib.
make?”
Missing most
required items.
Missing many or
required items.
Missing a small
number of
required items.
Body Paragraph #2:
“Why did immigrants
come?”
Missing most
required items.
Missing many or
required items.
Missing a small
number of
required items.
Body Paragraph #3:
“What was life like in
the US for new
immigrants?”
Missing most
required items.
Missing many or
required items.
Missing a small
number of
required items.
Body Paragraph #4:
“What were the
reactions of US
citizens to
immigrants?”
Conclusion:
“How should we
think about
immigration in this
country today?”
Missing most
required items.
Missing many or
required items.
Missing a small
number of
required items.
No conclusion or
a conclusion that
does not answer
one of the
questions on the
graphic
organizer.
Many spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation
errors. Weak
vocabulary.
At least one
sentence.
At least two
sentences.
At least three pieces of
evidence, topic sentence,
quotes, paraphrases,
transition words, and
identifies speakers.
At least three pieces of
evidence, topic sentence,
quotes, paraphrases,
transition words, and
identifies speakers.
At least three pieces of
evidence, topic sentence,
quotes, paraphrases,
transition words, and
identifies speakers.
At least three pieces of
evidence, topic sentence,
quotes, paraphrases,
transition words, and
identifies speakers.
At least three sentences
that answer one or more
of the questions on the
graphic organizer.
Some spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation
errors. Weak
vocabulary.
Most of the letter
seems rushed,
unprofessional,
or sloppy.
Some parts seem
rushed or
unprofessional.
Nearly perfect
spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation.
Weak
vocabulary.
All parts are
complete, but
little above and
beyond work is
here.
Introduction:
Quality of writing:
Effort:
Nearly perfect spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation. Strong
vocabulary.
Outstanding, professional
quality letter.
Total:
A: 32 - 30
B: 29 - 27
C: 26 - 24
D: 23 - 22
Grade:
Total: