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    Persuasive Essay : Effects of the Holocaust WebQuest

    Teacher Name: Mrs. Dye Student Name: ________________________________________


    CATEGORY Position Statement 4 - Above Standards The position statement provides a clear, strong statement of the author\\'s position on the global effects of the Holocaust. Includes 4 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, reallife experiences) that support the position statement. The writer anticipates the reader\\'s concerns, biases or arguments and has provided at least 1 counter-argument. All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author\\'s position. 3 - Meets Standards The position statement provides a clear statement of the author\\'s position on the global effects of the Holocaust. Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement. 2 - Approaching Standards A position statement is present, but does not make the author\\'s position clear on the global effects of the Holocaust. 1 - Below Standards There is no position statement. Score

    Support for Position

    Includes 2 pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, reallife experiences) that support the position statement.

    Includes 1 or fewer pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, reallife experiences).

    Evidence and Examples

    Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author\\'s position.

    At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author\\'s position.

    Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained. Examples cannot be verified

    Resources Used

    All sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and cited correctly on a separate sources page. Demonstrates a clear and precise understanding of the potential reader and uses appropriate vocabulary and arguments. Anticipates reader\\'s questions and provides thorough answers appropriate for that audience. Author makes 1 or no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

    Audience

    All sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and most are cited correctly on a separate sources page. Demonstrates a generalized understanding of the potential reader and uses vocabulary and arguments appropriate for that audience.

    Most sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and cited correctly on a separate sources page.

    Many sources are suspect (not credible) AND/OR are not cited correctly on a separate sources page. It is not clear who the author is writing for.

    Demonstrates limited understanding of the potential reader and uses arguments appropriate for that audience.

    Grammar & Spelling

    Author makes 2-3 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

    Author makes 4-5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

    Author makes more than 5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

    Date Created: March 03, 2014

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