Kadri: Social 30-2

Fall2015/RI-Ai
Name: ___________________

Assignment I: Understanding & Evaluating Key Course Concepts

Question: Which value(s) is/are the most important to individualism?

Write a response in which you must
Identify the value(s) that is/are the most important to individualism
Explain why the value(s) is/are the most important
Support your response using your understanding of social studies

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Assignment I: Rubric
Explanations and Support (5 x 3 = 15 Marks)
When marking Explanations and Support markers should consider how effectively the student
Quality of explanations
Selection and quality of support

Excellent (E)
Explanations are complete and easily understandable.
5

Proficient
(Pf) 4

Explanations are on topic revealing a clear understanding of the topic. Support is relevant
and on topic but may contain some minor errors.

Explanations are general and straightforward revealing an acceptable understanding.

Satisfactory
Support is on topic but general, may have some ideas that are off topic and/or contains
(S) 3
some factual errors.

Limited (L) 2 Explanations are unclear. Explanations are inaccurate with major errors.

Poor (P) 1

Explanations are mistaken or completely off topic. The student demonstrates almost no understanding
of relevant social studies knowledge.

Insufficient 0

Insufficient is a special category. It is not an indicator of quality. It is assigned to papers that

do not contain a reasonable attempt to complete the essay.

Communication (5 marks)

Excellent
(E) 5

Sentence structure is controlled and sophisticated. The writing demonstrates skillful control
of mechanics. Vocabulary is precise.

Proficient
(Pf) 4

The writing is clear and easy to read. Sentence structure is controlled and effective. Minor
errors do not reduce the readers ability to understand the writers thoughts and ideas. Social

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studies terms are present and accurately used.

The writing is generally clear and organized. Vocabulary is generally accurate, but not as
Satisfactory specific as it could be by using appropriate social studies terms. The writing demonstrates
(S) 3
basic control of sentence construction and grammar. Errors do not seriously interfere with
communication.

Limited (L) Vocabulary is simplistic and inappropriate. Sentence structure is awkward. The writing
2
demonstrates a faltering control of mechanics and grammar.

Poor (P) 1

Vocabulary is inaccurate. Sentence structure is uncontrolled. The writing demonstrates a

profound lack of control of mechanics and grammar.

TOTAL
Explanations and Support (5 x 3 = 15 Marks)

x3=

Communication 5 marks

TOTAL out of 20

Kadri: Social 30-2

Fall2015/RI-Ai
Name: ___________________

Assignment I: Outline
Paragraph 1: Choose 3 characteristics/methods/developments from the source that you think are
most important to the essay question. This paragraph should be anywhere from 4 to 6 sentences.
Topic Sentence: (Ex. I firmly believe that there are three major characteristics...)
Paragraph 2: This paragraph should be an explanation of your first
characteristic/method/development. It should be between 4-6 sentences with a concluding
sentence that SUMMARIZES your position. Your topic sentence (opening sentence) should be
reworded differently from paragraph 1.
Paragraph 3: This paragraph should be an explanation of your second
characteristic/method/development. It should also be between 4-6 sentences with a concluding
sentence that summarizes your position. Your topic sentence should be a TRANSITION from
paragraph 1. (Ex. Another important characteristic of...)
Paragraph 4: This paragraph is your final point. You will explain in 4-6 sentences the last
characteristic/method/development that you have chosen from the source. In your opening
sentence, try to reword your selection differently than in paragraph 1. This paragraph will also
have a concluding sentence that summarizes your position.
*This essay should take between 20-25 minutes on the day of the diploma. It is worth the least
amount and my recommendation is that you save this essay for last. Please note that you must
choose 3 characteristics/methods/developments that match the essay question. If you choose the
wrong characteristic(s), more than likely you score an L or P based off of the rubric.