suisr2018 Summary of event and historical debate States their position Addresses opposite position | Analysis of supporting | evidence Effective Quick Rubric 3) FRauick Rubric Atomic Bomb Debate: Critical Thinking Essay Excellent 5 Points ‘Student demonstrates understanding of the historical event and provides a detailed summary of the origins of the historical debate. The event and the debate are distinguished and separate but compliment each other. ‘Student position is clearly stated within the essay and supported by key points. Student addresses and acknowledges the opposite position of the debate. They analyze the main points of the ‘opposite position in a way that clearly strengthens their position while also being respectful of differing opinions. Demonstrates mastery of critical thinking and evaluation of assigned sources. The strongest pieces of evidence are used to support each main point in their position in the debate, Clear distinction between fact and opinion, Use of language and writing style ‘effectively communicates ideas. No spelling or grammatical errors. Appropriate use of citations. Good Needs Improvement 3 Points 1 Points Student discusses the event and Student mentions the event and ‘mentions that there is a the debate but summarizes one historical debate, Summary of or both incorrectly. the debate is brief. The event and the debate are blended, not distinguished. Student position is implied Student acknowiedges the through the key points debate but refuses to take a addressed, butisnotclearly position in the debate or does stated. Not state thelr position at all Student addresses some of the Student takes on a single main points ofthe opposite _perspective and does not, position and adequately address the opposite position of analyzes them to supporttheir the debate. Or the student does ‘own position. address a differing position but offers no analysis of opposing points. ‘Adequate consideration and ___No clear evidence of evaluation ‘evaluation of assigned sources. of assigned sources. Student. Sufficient evidence'is used to may have used information’ support all or most f their main evidence from a source that was points in the debate. not approved for the Distinguishes between fact and assignment, No clear distinction opinion. between fact and opinion. Use of language and writing style Spelling and grammatical errors is ata basic level and throughout essay that affect the communicates ideas. Some overall communication of ideas. ‘grammatical and spelling errors No clear writing style or flow of present but does not affect, language. Minimal to no use of overall communication. Some citations. use of citations. This rubric was created with Quick Rubric and can be found at- http:/Aww.quickrubric.com/r#/qr/kh200201/atomic-bomb-debate-critical-thinking-essay