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| Criteria | Excellent (86-100) | Good (71-85) | Fair (56-70) | Poor (Below 55) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restate (20 pts) | * Clearly restates the question in a complete sentence, defining both Civil Rights and Civil Liberties with clear distinctions. (15 pts)
* Uses strong synonyms or paraphrases to avoid repetition. (5pts) |
* Restates the question in a complete sentence, defining Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. May have minor issues with clarity or distinction. (14 pts)
* Uses some synonyms or paraphrases to avoid repetition. (4pts) |
* Attempts to restate the question in a complete sentence, but definitions of Civil Rights and Liberties lack clarity or distinction. (13 pts)
* Lacks synonyms or paraphrases, resulting in repetition. (3 pt) |
* Does not effectively restate the question or define the key concepts. (0 pts) |
| Analyze (25 pts) | * Identifies at least 2 specific examples of landmark court cases or historical events that impacted interpretations of Civil Rights and Liberties. (10 pts)
* Clearly explains how these events/cases changed interpretations. (10 pts) * Identifies at least 1 ongoing debate or challenge related to applying these rights in the modern context and explains its complexity. (5 pts) |
* Identifies at least 1 specific example of a landmark court case or historical event that impacted interpretations of Civil Rights and Liberties. (8 pts)
* Attempts to explain how this event/case changed interpretations. (8 pts) * May mention ongoing debates but lacks detailed explanation of their complexity. (3 pts) |
* Mentions the concept of changing interpretations but lacks specific details or examples. (6 pts)
* May not identify ongoing debates or challenges related to applying these rights. (2 pts) |
* Lacks understanding of changing interpretations or historical context. (0 pts) |
| Cite (25 pts) | * Accurately references the Bill of Rights and at least 2 specific amendments relevant to the discussion. (10 pts)
* May include additional historical documents or Supreme Court cases with proper citations. (5 pts) * All citations are clear, formatted correctly, and directly support the analysis. (10 pts) |
* References the Bill of Rights and at least 1 specific amendment relevant to the discussion. (8 pts)
* May include additional historical documents or Supreme Court cases but citations might lack some clarity. (3 pts) * Most citations are clear and formatted correctly, supporting the analysis to a good extent. (8 pts) |
* Briefly mentions the Bill of Rights but lacks specific amendment references. (6 pts)
* Citations may be missing, unclear, or not directly relevant to the analysis. (0 pts) |
* No mention of the Bill of Rights or supporting evidence. (0 pts) |
| Explain (30 pts) | * Explains the significance of Civil Rights and Liberties in a clear and insightful way, connecting them to broader themes of democracy, individual freedoms, and equality. (10 pts)
* Uses strong reasoning and analysis to show the impact of these rights on American society, providing specific examples. (10 pts) * Demonstrates a clear understanding of the ongoing importance of protecting these rights. (10 pts) |
* Explains the significance of Civil Rights and Liberties. (8 pts)
* Connects them to broader themes but may lack depth of analysis or specific examples. ( 8 pts) |
* Explains the basic importance of Civil Rights and Liberties but lacks depth or connection to broader themes. (6 pts) | * Fails to explain the significance of Civil Rights and Liberties. (0 pts) |
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