2014 FRQ Rubric
FRQ Scoring Guide for: ____________________ Total: ___/6 Grade: _____/5.0
Thesis
0 Points
1 Point
Missing, poorly developed, or partially developed (simply restating the question)
Sets up the argument AND addresses the targeted skill
Thesis addresses all parts of the question
Support for Argument
0 Points
1 Point
2 Points
Essay does not “name names,” does not include any specific information
Essay includes evidence, but does not use it to advance the argument of the essay
Evidence “tells” more than it “shows/proves”
Supports the stated thesis (or makes a relevant argument) using specific historical evidence
Supports the stated thesis (or makes a relevant argument) using specific evidence, clearly and consistently stating how the evidence supports the thesis or argument, and establishing clear linkages between the evidence and the thesis or argument
Application of Targeted Skill: CONTINUITY & CHANGE
0 Points
1 Point
2 Points
Does not demonstrate the skill
Describes historical continuity AND change over time
Describes historical continuity AND change over time, and analyzes specific examples that illustrate historical continuity AND change
Application of Targeted Skill: COMPARISON
0 Points
1 Point
2 Points
Does not demonstrate the skill
Describes similarities AND differences among historical developments
Describes similarities AND differences among historical developments, providing specific examples AND
Analyzes the reasons for their similarities AND/OR differences OR, DEPENDING ON THE PROMPT
Evaluates the relative significance of the historical developments
Application of Targeted Skill: CAUSATION
0 Points
1 Point
2 Points
Does not demonstrate the skill
Describes causes AND/OR effects of a historical development
Describes causes AND/OR effects if a historical development and analyzes specific examples that illustrate causes AND/OR effects of a historical development
Application of Targeted Skill: PERIODIZATION
0 Points
1 Point
2
Thesis
0 Points
1 Point
Missing, poorly developed, or partially developed (simply restating the question)
Sets up the argument AND addresses the targeted skill
Thesis addresses all parts of the question
Support for Argument
0 Points
1 Point
2 Points
Essay does not “name names,” does not include any specific information
Essay includes evidence, but does not use it to advance the argument of the essay
Evidence “tells” more than it “shows/proves”
Supports the stated thesis (or makes a relevant argument) using specific historical evidence
Supports the stated thesis (or makes a relevant argument) using specific evidence, clearly and consistently stating how the evidence supports the thesis or argument, and establishing clear linkages between the evidence and the thesis or argument
Application of Targeted Skill: CONTINUITY & CHANGE
0 Points
1 Point
2 Points
Does not demonstrate the skill
Describes historical continuity AND change over time
Describes historical continuity AND change over time, and analyzes specific examples that illustrate historical continuity AND change
Application of Targeted Skill: COMPARISON
0 Points
1 Point
2 Points
Does not demonstrate the skill
Describes similarities AND differences among historical developments
Describes similarities AND differences among historical developments, providing specific examples AND
Analyzes the reasons for their similarities AND/OR differences OR, DEPENDING ON THE PROMPT
Evaluates the relative significance of the historical developments
Application of Targeted Skill: CAUSATION
0 Points
1 Point
2 Points
Does not demonstrate the skill
Describes causes AND/OR effects of a historical development
Describes causes AND/OR effects if a historical development and analyzes specific examples that illustrate causes AND/OR effects of a historical development
Application of Targeted Skill: PERIODIZATION
0 Points
1 Point
2