Question/Problem 7: Was the American Revolution successful?

Arguments:  Three accurate	Three strong, thoughtful, and 
examples are given to show	insightful arguments.		3__
that the goals were met.	Two accurate arguments.		2__
				At least one accurate argument.	1__
              
Arguments:  Three accurate      Three strong, thoughtful, and
examples are given to show      insightful arguments.           3__
that the goals were not met.	Two accurate arguments.         2__             
                                At least one accurate argument. 1__
             


Information:  Facts, details,	Variety of accurate facts, 
and examples are used to	details, and examples.		5__
to support argument.		Sufficient amount of 
				supporting information.		4__
				Small amount of supporting 
				information.			3__
				Mix of accurate and inaccurate 
				information included.		2__
				No supporting information.	1__
             
Organization:  Essay clearly 	Essay had definite beginning, 
includes an opening		middle and end.			4__
paragraph, an organized body	Essay is generally organized.	3__
of information, and a		There is an attempt to 
conclusion.			organize essay. 		2__
				No organization, lacking 
				proper structure. 		1__


Writing style:  Essay is	Clear and readable style.	2__
readable with varied sentence	Some parts of essay are
structure.			not clear.			1__
	

Grammar, mechanics, spelling:	Grammar, mechanics, spelling
Essay has been proofread.	consistently correct.		2__
				Some weaknesses and errors	1__
              
	
		
		
	
18-17 = Excellent
16-15 = Good			TOTAL SCORE____________
14-13 = Satisfactory
12-10 = Needs Improvement	YOUR GRADE_____________                       
  9-6 = Unsatisfactory