SOCIALS STUDIES 9
2013 FINAL EXAM ESSAY QUESTIONS
Students are required to answer ONE of the following questions on their final exam.
Questions are distributed beforehand to the students approximately one month
before the exam.
Students will be expected to individually prepare to write a well-organized essay
that answers all parts of each question. Estimated completed essay length should be
2 to 3 sides of foolscap written on every line.
The final exam essay will be worth 15% of the course and will be graded using the
Provincial Exam Essay Rubric (6 point scale).
1. Assess the causes and results (social, economic, and political) of
the French Revolution.
2. Explain the start of the Industrial Revolution and evaluate the
effect it had on society and the nature of work.
3. Assess the purposes and results of both the French and English
explorations and colonization of North America.
4. Assess the causes and impact of the English Civil War.
5. Compare and contrast the French and British approach to the fur
trade and their relationship with the Aboriginal people of North
America.
SOCIAL STUDIES FINAL EXAM ESSAY CRITERIA
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6
A relevant position/thesis is clearly stated
Excellent recall of factual content; organized in a purposeful and effective manner
Position is supported with thoroughly developed details and insightful
conclusions are drawn
Expression is clear and fluent with few flaws in communication
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5
A relevant position/thesis is clearly stated
Proficient recall of factual content; organized in a purposeful and effective
manner
Position is supported with well developed details and effective conclusions are
drawn
Expression is generally fluent with few flaws in communication
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4
A relevant position/thesis is evident
Adequate recall of factual content; generally organized in a purposeful manner
Position is supported with sufficient details and adequate conclusions are drawn
Expression is sufficiently fluent; errors do not impede meaning
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3
A relevant position/thesis is attempted
Minimal recall of factual content; organized is attempted
Position is supported with some details and conclusions are weak
Expression is limited; errors may distract and impede meaning
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2
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A position/thesis is inadequate
Insufficient recall of factual content; lacks organization
Absence of supporting details; little or no relevant conclusion
Expression is awkward: errors interfere with meaning
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1
A position/thesis is not evident
Deficient recall of factual content; lacks organization
Absence of supporting details
Expression is full of errors making understanding difficult
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0
While writing is evident, no attempt has been made to address the topic given or
the writing is illegible
A blank paper with no response given