The Revolutionary War: Gaining Independence

#	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Very Good 3	Exemplary 4	Score
Grammar	Paper has more than 10 grammatical errors.	Paper has 7-10 grammatical errors.	Paper has 3-5 grammatical errors.	Paper has 0-3 grammatical errors.	25%
Spelling	Paper has more than 10 spelling errors.	Paper has 7-10 spelling errors.	Paper has 3-5 spelling errors.	Paper has 0-3 spelling errors.	25%
Flow/Facts	Paper has relatively no flow. Sentences aren't constructed well and do not contribute to answering the question. No conclusion.	Paper has little fluidity. Sentences are constructed but topic sentences are not used. Conclusion is observable.	Paper flows fairly well. Topic sentences are used and direction is shown. Facts are relevant in showing why the writer chose either side. Conclusion is observable.	Paper has topic sentences. Also, uses facts to give body and meaning to paper. Opinions are backed by facts. Conclusion is concise and complete.	30%
Length	Paper is 1/2 page typed.	Paper is 3/4 page typed.	Paper is 1 page typed.	Paper is 1 1/2 pages typed.	20%
Total Score: 100%