2015 Gandhi Mini-Q Summative Assessment Grade Sheet
Student’s Name:
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1.__________It was turned in on time. For each school day late, up until five school days, it is 10% off for each day.
2._________The student answered completely and accurately all the corresponding questions for each of the four documents. (Worth Total 60 Points)
Document A: “Letter to Lord Irwin” (Worth 15 Points)
1.
Who is the “Friend” that Gandhi is writing this letter to? What is the meaning of “civil disobedience”?
2.
Why is Gandhi so opposed to the salt tax?
3.
What is the specific act of civil disobedience that Gandhi is threatening to carry out? Why?
4.
Why do you think Gandhi tells Lord Irvin that he dreads carrying out an act of civil disobedience? Is civil disobedience always a non-violent tactic? Why or why not?
5.
How does this letter help explain why Gandhi’s tactics were successful? Explain with examples of his non-violent actions.
Documents B: “They That Turn The Cheek” and Photo (Worth 15 Points)
1.
What was the date of the march of Gandhi’s followers to the salt works of Dharasana? Who organized and took part in this march?
2.
Where was Gandhi on the day of the Salt March? Why?
3.
What evidence is there in the document that the marchers were disciplined? How is this also supported by what we have learned in class?
4.
What evidence is there in the document that the marchers practiced non-violent resistance?
How is this also supported by what we have learned in class?
5.
It is recorded that the Salt March story filed by eyewitness reporter Webb Miller was carried by 1350 newspapers around the world. Explain why this is important when explaining the success of Gandhi’s movement.
Document C: Gandhi’s Reflections on South Africa (Worth 12 Points)
1.
What was Gandhi doing in Johannesburg in 1908? What happened to him during his time in
South Africa that gave birth to his non-violent methods?
2.
What might explain why Gandhi asked the Magistrate (judge) to give him a heavy penalty?
What does this tell us about Gandhi and his thinking behind non-violent protest?
3.
During his lifetime, how many days did Gandhi spend in jail? How does this relate to the success of his non-violent methods?
4.
Explain how Gandhi could use personal time in jail as an effective way to bring about nonviolent change in India. Consider its effects on followers, on opponents, and on world opinion.

Document D: Garretto Political Cartoon (Worth 18 Points)
1.
What is the old folk belief on which this cartoon is based? Why would the cartoonist use this folk tale to represent Gandhi and his actions?
2.
How is the British Empire represented in the cartoon? Why? How does this relate to what we have learned about the British rule of India?
3.
What is the date of the cartoon? What historical event triggered this cartoon? Explain.
4.
What is Gandhi’s relationship with the lion? Does Gandhi regard the British as “the enemy”?
Explain why or why not with historical evidence.
5.
How does this document illustrate Gandhi’s non-violent tactics for achieving political change?
Explain with historical evidence.
6.
What is the source of the document? Does this indicate that Gandhi’s tactics for achieving greater freedom for India are enjoying some success? Explain why or why not with historical evidence.
3.___________The student accurately completed the Bucketing and Thesis Development and Road
Map Activity. (Worth 10 Points)
4.__________The student accurately and completed fully the Mini-Q Essay Outline. (Worth Total of
80 Points)
Mini-Q Essay Outline Guide
Working Title:
Introduction/Paragraph One: (Worth 10 Points)
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Hook/Attention Grabber:
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Background Information:
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Thesis Statement:
Body/Paragraph Two: (Worth 20 Points)
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Baby Thesis/First Main Argument for Bucket One:
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Evidence: Supporting Details from Class and Reading Notes:
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Evidence: Supporting Details from Documents:
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Argument: Connect the Evidence to the Thesis:
Body/Paragraph Three: (Worth 20 Points)
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Baby Thesis/First Main Argument for Bucket Two:
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Evidence: Supporting Details from Class and Reading Notes:
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Evidence: Supporting Details from Documents:
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Argument: Connect the Evidence to the Thesis:

Body/Paragraph Four: (Worth 20 Points)
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Baby Thesis/First Main Argument for Bucket Three:
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Evidence: Supporting Details from Class and Reading Notes:
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Evidence: Supporting Details from Documents:
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Argument: Connect the Evidence to the Thesis:
Conclusion/Paragraph Five: (Worth 10 Points)
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Review of Main Points:
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Conclusion Statement: “Although....” statement followed by convincing restatement of your thesis:
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Final Closure with Reference to Hook/Grabber:
Total:
Comments:
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