Causes of WW1 Essay; Assessment Rubric
TASK: To write an essay explaining and linking the reasons (causes) of WW1 to clearly answer
the question set.
Level yourself honestly against the following statements.
1 = 10% 3 = 50% 5 = 100%
I have:
 Discussed 2 of the main long-term causes of WW1 and
their impact on the build up to war.
 Discussed the short-term cause (trigger) which lead to the
break out of WW1.
 To use a wide range of relevant vocabulary to support
ideas.
 Have tried to link the causes of war together coherently.
 To include a clear introduction and conclusion which
outline the answer to the question set.
 To include at least 5 P.E.E paragraphs within the essay.
 To edit and check my essay for sense. “ Does it answer the
question set?”
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Teacher Comment:
What Went Well;
Even better if;
Level
Achieved
6b-c
5a
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4a
QUALITY OF INFORMATION PROVIDED
QUALITY OF ESSAY WRITING
Outstanding detail, the main points phrased well and
explained clearly. PEE points used confidently to make
points, evidence and explanations. Accurate facts and
everything included is very relevant to essay title.
Very good detail, the main points phrased well and
explained relatively clearly. PEE points used well to
make points, evidence and explanations. Accurate facts
and most of what is included is relevant to essay title.
Most paragraphs have good detail, the main points
phrased well and sometimes explained clearly. PEE
points used to make points, evidence and explanations,
but not always well. Most facts used are accurate and
most of what is included is relevant to essay title.
Some paragraphs have detail, the main points included
but not always explained clearly. PEE points sometimes
used but not always clearly. Most facts used are
accurate and most of what is included is relevant to
essay title.
Essay flows well, confident use of connectives, is well
organised and structured to make clear sense of
information. Paragraphing used, edited for simple
errors. Great control over ideas.
Essay reads well with some use of connectives to link
ideas. Fairly well organized and a structure followed to
help control ideas. Paragraphing used, edited for simple
errors.
Essay is organized into paragraphs but some sections
out of place. Paragraphing is used, but maybe not
correctly, editing for simple errors may not have
occurred. Overall this shows a lack of control.
Ineffective or no use of planning sheet and poor
paragraphing. Little or no connectives make the writing
disjointed and hard to follow. Ideas expressed poorly.
Causes of WW1 Essay; Assessment Rubric