CIVICS/US Government

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Table of Contents:
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Header
1 Mr. Kirby's CIVICS
2 Course Description and Policies
3 Political Candidate Profiles
4 Which political party best represents your views?
5 Pricacy Amendments
6 4x4 Debate Tournament
7 Debates - Round #2
8 Debate Finals
9 Writing a Bill
10 Constitutional WebQuest
11 Party Platforms
12 Immigration
13 General Video Links
14 Campaign Commercials
15 The Legislative Process
16 Spring 2009 Civics Final Exam
17 Campaign Finance
18 Indecision 2008
19 Afghan War
20 The PATRIOT Act
21 Economics 001
22 Roles of the President

Essay Scoring Rubric

1. Provides an appropriate, clearly stated thesis that addresses all parts of the question. Thesis may not simply restate the question (Must address the How and Why)
2 Shows a working understanding of the topic and develops ideas using specific examples from class readings, discussion, current events or research projects.
3 Addresses both the merits of your proposal and acknowledges potential counter arguments.
4 Demonstrates both a breadth of knowledge of current political events and an understanding of nuances/complexity surrounding the issue you select. (This will separate the A from the A+ responses.)
5 Demonstrates good control of standard writing conventions. May contain a few errors
6 Is well organized from beginning to end with topics that follow in logical sequence.

You MUST (Failure to do so will cost you .5 of a point (6 Total):
1. Underline or highlight your thesis
2. Underline or highlight each of your major arguments.

6/6 = A+
5/6 = A
4/6 = B
3/6 = C
2/6 = D
1/6 = F

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