7th Grade Writing-Essays Assessment

Declaration of Independence

DBQ- The ideals of the Declaration: Which is most important?

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-DBQ student friendly rubric for their essay for their DBQ Project

-DBQ student friendly rubric checklist for their essay for their DBQ Project

Standards being assessed in this DBQ Project Essay:

SS.7.C.1.4

Analyze the ideas (natural rights, role of the government) and complaints set forth in the Declaration of Independence.

Subject Area: Social Studies Grade: 7

Strand: Civics and Government

Standard: Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law, and the American political system.

SS.7.C.1.3

Describe how English policies and responses to colonial concerns led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

Subject Area: Social Studies Grade: 7

Strand: Civics and Government

Standard: Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law, and the American political system.

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