Unit V: The Ambiguous Democracy in America: 1800-1848
Question/Problem 4: Did Andrew Jackson's expansion of presidential power benefit or harm the American people?
Arguments: Three reasons are Three reasons for the rating
clearly stated that justify are clearly stated. 5__
the rating of President Three reasons for the rating
Jackson's presidency. are adquately stated. 4__
Two reasons for the rating
are adquately stated. 3__
One reason for the rating
is adquately stated. 2__
The reasons for the rating
are unclear or inaccurate. 1__
Information: Reasons, facts, Variety of accurate facts,
and examples are used to details, and examples. 5__
support the rating given to Sufficient amount of
President Jackson. material used to support rating.4__
Small amount of supporting
information is included. 3__
Little and/or inaccurate
information included. 2__
No supporting information
is included. 1__
Organization: Essay clearly Essay has definite beginning,
includes an opening middle and end. 3__
paragraph, an organized body There is an attempt to
of information, and a organize essay. 2__
conclusion. No organization, lacking
proper structure. 1__
Writing style: Essay is Clear and readable writing style.2__
with varied sentence structure. Readable but some parts of
essay are not clear. 1__
Grammar, mechanics, spelling. Grammar, mechanics, spelling
Essay has been proofread. consistently correct. 2__
Some weaknesses and errors. 1__
17-16 = Excellent
15-14 = Good TOTAL SCORE_______________
13-12 = Satisfactory
11-10 = Needs Improvement
9- 5 = Unsatisfactory YOUR GRADE________________