Knowledge / Understanding:

 MULTIPLE CHOICE

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 Thinking / Inquiry:  ESSAY

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Communication:  SHORT ANSWER

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Application:      IMAGE / QUOTE/ MAP / ANALYSIS

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TOTAL

                     

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 ACADEMIC:  Grade 10 History    World War I Test

 

PART D:  ESSAY                                        (Thinking/ Inquiry)           10 marks

 

Select ONE of the following questions to answer in proper formal essay format (5 paragraphs).  Make sure you have a clear introduction, thesis, 3 arguments & evidence and conclusion.  MAXIMUM 500 words. 

 

  1. How did World War I contribute to Canada’s growing identity and maturing as a nation? 

     
  2. Did World War I have a positive or negative effect on Canada?

 

  1. Did World War I increase attitudes of racism and discrimination in Canada?

     
  2. What impact did the conscription crisis of 1917 have on Canada?

     
  3. Was the Treaty of Versailles fair?

 

 

Reminder of Proper Essay Format

1st Paragraph

- Introduction

- background information

- thesis

-list 3 subtopics

 

2nd Paragraph

-introduce subtopic 1

-state evidence
-give critical analysis of evidence and connect  to thesis
-transition to next section

3rd Paragraph

-introduce subtopic 2

-state evidence
-give critical analysis of evidence and connect  to thesis
-transition to next section

4th Paragraph

-introduce subtopic 3

-state evidence
-give critical analysis of evidence and connect  to thesis
-transition to next section

5th Paragraph

- Conclusion

- restate thesis

- restate 3 subtopics

- positive and moral lesson

 

 

 

TEST ESSAY RUBRIC

Criteria

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

THESIS

Thesis is insightful, critical and clearly frames subtopics

Thesis is concise, argumentative and states subtopics in order

Thesis is vague; not all three subtopics relate to argument

Poor thesis; lack of framework or relation for subtopics

ARUGMENTS

Demonstrates exceptional insight and analysis into arguments

Analysis clearly indicates importance and significance of arguments

Lack of analysis and more elaboration and connection to thesis is needed

Severe lack of analysis or insight

EVIDENCE

All evidence is exceptional, accurate and always supports  thesis

Most evidence is effective and accurate and supports thesis

Some errors in accuracy or poorly chosen evidence

Evidence is inaccurate and fails to support arguments

STRUCTURE

Essay uses structure in a natural and logical progression of ideas

Appropriate structure  (intro, thesis, 3 body paragraphs, conclusion)

Some elements of structure are missing

Structure is used incorrectly

LANGUAGE

Exceptional use of language and vocabulary which enhances the arguments

Sound use of language conventions

Some spelling and grammatical errors

Essay is incoherent and spelling / grammar are weak