CONTENT RUBRIC

Essential Question

What were the effects on the colonies and the nation of the denial, curtailing, and expansion of civil rights for diverse groups of Americans?

Guiding questions

How did the lives of African-Americans change after the abolition of slavery in Massachusetts in 1783?

How did African-Americans' views of themselves change after the abolition of slavery in Massachusetts?

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Compare/contrast the lives of African Americans living in Massachusetts before and after the 1783 ruling

Students lack sufficient content knowledge of quality of life and personal views of African Americans during this time period. 3 or fewer accurate details on their Venn Diagram Students have limited knowledge of quality of life and personal views of African Americans during this time period by including a minimum of 4 accurate details in their Venn Diagram Students have a basic understanding of the quality of life and personal views of African Americans during this time period by including a minimum of 5 accurate details in their Venn Diagram Students display a complete understanding of the quality of life and personal views of African Americans during this time period by including a minimum of 6 accurate details in their Venn Diagram

Analyze and understand the significance and effect, if any, of the 1783 ruling

Students are unable to identify the importance of the 1783 ruling by answering 3 or fewer ‘Activity Two’ questions accurately Students have limited understating of the 1783 ruling by answering at least 4 ‘Activity Two’ questions accurately Students display a sufficient  understanding of the 1783 ruling by answering at least 5 ‘Activity Two’ questions accurately Students display a solid understanding of the 1783 ruling by answering at least 6 ‘Activity Two’ questions accurately

Use historical documents and records to interpret and depict historical periods

Student’s picture book does not contain detailed and accurate information depicting details of African Americans’ lives before, during and after the 1783 ruling Using the Venn diagram, ‘Activity Two’ Worksheet, and other resources, student’s picture book contains some detailed and accurate information depicting details of African Americans’ lives before, during and after the 1783 ruling Using the Venn diagram, ‘Activity Two’ Worksheet, and other resources, student’s picture book contains mostly detailed and accurate information depicting details of African Americans’ lives before, during and after the 1783 ruling Using the Venn diagram, ‘Activity Two’ Worksheet, and other resources, student’s picture book contains detailed and accurate information depicting details of African Americans’ lives before, during and after the 1783 ruling