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Finally, brethren,

whatsoever things are true,

whatsoever things are honorable,

whatsoever things are just,

whatsoever things are pure,

whatsoever things are lovely,

whatsoever things are of good report;

if there be any virtue,

and if there be any praise,

think on these things.

- Saint Paul

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1. explain, connect, systematize, and predict

2. show its meaning, importance

3. apply or adapt knowledge to novel situations

4. see it as one plausible perspective among others, question its assumptions

5. see it as author/speaker saw it

6. avoid and point out common misconceptions, biases, or simplistic views. ( Wiggins, p. 168 )

From these 6 facets of understanding a rubric could be constructed to guide you in your writing assignments. This rubric is presented for the parent/teacher to evaluate understanding to grade the research paper AND for the student to use as a guide.   Each facet would have a maximum value of 17 points or an overall maximum grade of 102 or A+. 

Grading Rubric for Facet #1 above

• 17 points awarded if student explains the topic, connects it either historically,     geographically, politically or economically to other nations, systematizes how the rest of the paper will further the investigation of the topic and predicts or hints at the summary to follow.

• 12 points awarded if student accomplishes three out of the four tasks listed above.

• 7 points awarded if student accomplishes two of the four tasks above.

• 5 points awarded if the student accomplishes one of the four tasks.

Grading Rubric for Facet #2 above

• 17 points awarded if student has given new meaning to terminology that is consistent with Biblical teaching.

• 12 points awarded if student used words that reflect little or no bias.   Some examples of words that have different meanings to different people in the Middle East are words like martyr, occupation, West Bank vs. Judea/Samaria, suicide or homicide bomber, etc. And student explained the importance of differences

• 7 points awarded if student used many terms having fairly universal meanings and used them relatively accurately.

• 5 points awarded if student used terms that have simple meanings and stayed away from tackling tougher ones. Therefore terminology has been limited

Grading Rubric for Facet #3 above

• 17 points awarded if student applies events of recent history to the novel situations of the present and makes suggestions on how all parties could adapt to possible changes in the near future.

• 10 points awarded to student that applies history to current events in a general fashion and suggests ways for adaptation.

• 7 points awarded to student that applies ancient history to modern history but not to current events and suggests adaptations that are not detailed or "fleshed out".

• 5 points awarded to student that applies any historical information to any current event but does not suggest adaptations necessary.

Grading Rubric for Facet #4 above

• 17 points awarded for student that questions assumptions with skill and politeness and shows an understanding of 3 or more perspectives in any subtopic.

• 10 points awarded to student that displays understanding of 2 perspectives on any subtopic and questions assumptions

• 7 points awarded to the student that understands 2 perspectives but does not question any assumptions

• 5 points awarded for clearly explaining one perspective only whether or not assumptions are questioned.

Grading Rubric for Facet #5 above

• 17 points awarded to student that when quoting an author writes in such a way to make the reader empathize with the author and puts the event in the propper context.

• 10 points awarded for student that clearly empathizes with the author quoted and causes reader to empathize too but is not clear on the context.

• 7 points awarded to students that empathize with the author quoted but does not draw reader in even when context is given.

• 5 points awarded to students that give the context of a quote but do not clearly express any empathy.

Grading Rubric for Facet #6 above

• 17 points awarded to student that skillfully and with grace points out common misconceptions, biases, or simplistic views. 

• 10 points awarded for pointing out the above skillfully.

• 7 points awarded for the pointing out of the above but should have elaborated more.

• 5 points awarded for mentioning common misconceptions, biases, or simplistic views.

WAIT!

Before you run away scared that this is too hard,  remember your writing assignments can range from an exploratory essay with no footnotes  or bibliography to a full blown research paper worthy to save for college!  Notice that your paper will not be evaluated on your ability to cite references.  This is an important skill that you should work on in conjuction with your English course.  All research papers will require a bibliography and at the very least parenthetic notes after quotations. See the example above after the list of facets. 

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