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Migrant Family in Mexico
Immigration/Migration:
Today and During the Great Depression

Scoring Rubric*
Point
Value		contentOrganizationStyleMechanics
4 Sharp, focused, relevant details;
insightful, fully developed ideas;
balanced, controlled.		 Logical order;
good introduction;
relevant details;
smooth transitions;
good pace;
paragraphing;
solid ending.		 Original, expressive, engaging;
good word choice;
fresh, flowing. 		Grammar, capitalization, punctuation, usage, spelling, paragraphing effectively used;
mechanics reinforce organization and structure;
paper long enough to make point.
3 Adequate focus;
superficial ideas, lack of original thought;
control is lacking		 Introduction and conclusion evident;
connections seem forced		 Some precision and variety in vocabulary;
functional, routine manner;
lack of detail;
use of clichés;
lack of energy.		 Weaknesses begin to impair writing;
punctuation, spelling, etc. may be incorrect;
paper too long or too short.
2 Confused focus;
limited information;
stereotyped thinking;
boring.		 Writing lacks direction;
fuzzy connections;
confusing or irrelevant details;
purpose unclear;
paper too short or too long.		 Uninvolved writer;
flat, lifeless writing;
reader is not moved;
reliance on clichés;
fuzzy imagery;
monotonous patterns;
awkward sentences.		 Numerous errors;
text difficult to read;
extensive editing required;
non-standard English used.
1 No focus;
no information;
banal thinking;
no point		 No direction;
no connections;
no details;
purpose unclear;
paper much too short or much too long.		 Pro-forma writer;
flat, barren writing; reader would rather be elsewhere; reliance on clichés;
no imagery;
insipid patterns;
confusing sentences.		 Uncounted errors;
text virtually unreadable;
massive editing required;
non-standard English used.

*From Culbertson with major modifications

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