A Sample Rubric
A 6 for the bill assignment would include:
*Correct form as provided by an actual bill including:
- Title and description of bill at top
- Numbered line for reference in discussion
- Signature of M.P. with district and committee
*Wage or cost amounts accurate (Manchester, Labor Cost Chart)
*The response gives clear indication of party affiliation
*The bill addresses a significant living/working issue of the time such
as:
- Unfenced machines causing injuries to workers
- Lack of breaks to eat or rest in factories
- Dirty eating facilities
- Mistreatment of disabled persons
- A diet with little variety
Speech: The speech reflects the above and:
- Realization of the limited role of government
- Reference (Labor Cost charts and See Her on Sunday) to improving wages and
dropping costs despite other problems brought on by the Industrial Revolution,
i.e. to possible benefits of the event to individuals, community industry
Essay for Newspaper: This article
- References multiple quotations from primary sources as "interviews"
- References sources on both sides of the issue
- Takes and supports a position using evidence
- References the time, not using presentist arguments about global
environmental implications but the simple question - "If you were living in
1832 analyzing this event, would you argue it is beneficial or not for the
majority of people - including workers - in England?"
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