The Silk Road- Single Source Research Paper

Name: ______

World History

The Silk Road- Single Source Research Paper

Part I- Preparation - Notes and Outline

Standards / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0
3.10.4 Develop each paragraph with well-chosen and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotation, paraphrase, or other information and examples / I have not received a 3.0 yet because, / My notes are paraphrased writing only most important words, I have also used synonyms and changed word order.
My notes have information that answers the following questions:
What was the Silk Road? 4-6
How did people Travel on the Silk Road? 7-10
How did the Silk Road impact cultural diffusion? 7-10 / I have followed all of the steps for the 3.0 option and…
1-2- text connections and/or inferences per paragraph / I have followed all of the steps for the 3.5 option and…
I have included at least 3-4 details from an additional resource and cited the source with a correct footnote and MLA citation at the end of my notes
3.10.2Create a system of organization to sequence ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions. / Less than 27 points on outline / 27- 36 points on outline / 36.5- 43.5 points on outline / 44 points or more points on the outline

Part II- The Paper

Standards / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0
3.10.1 Create a thesis that introduces a topic and claim / I have not received a 3.0 yet because / Attempts Introduction paragraph with a grabber and bridge sentence and also..
… Attempts conclusion that restates the thesis and has a closing statement
These have 2-3 errors in form or grammar / Thesis an introduction paragraph. Uses a grabber and bridge as it introduces topic and makes well thought out claim/thesis.
Also this has a strong conclusion with restating the thesis statement and a strong closing statement
Must have correct grammar. / Both your Introduction and conclusion clearly state your thesis and follow all of the 3.0 steps.
-Both paragraphs are very easy to read and understand and yet give all of the necessary information
3.10.3Create more complex topic sentences that tie information to thesis / I have not received a 3.0 yet because / Topic sentences only restate question, they need to add details, replacing some words with synonyms / Topic sentences restate question, and add details, replacing some words with synonyms / Topic sentences restate question, and add very strong details, replacing key words with very clear synonyms.
Your topic sentence is easy to read and makes it perfectly clear to the reader what you will be stating.
9.10.2- Describe the importance of the Silk Road and its impact on the spread of culture / I have not received a 3.0 yet because / My body paragraphs have the correct amount of examples the explain the following about the silk road:
What was the Silk Road? (2-3 details)
How did people Travel on the Silk Road? (3-5 details)
How did the Silk Road impact cultural diffusion? (3-5 details) / I have followed the 3.0 steps and…
Added 4-5 inferences and/or text connections
1-2 inferences and/or text connection per paragraph / I have followed all of the 3.5 steps and…
Added 2-3 examples form additional resources

The Silk Road China Paper Outline

3.10.2Create a system of organization to sequence ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions.

Total Score ____/35

27 points needed for a 3.0Standard Grade ______

37 points needed for a 3.5

More than 50 points needed for a 4.0

Part I- Introduction Paragraph 6 points totalYour Score ____/6

Step One- Create a thesis statement by re-phrasing the essential Question into a sentence.

Why was the Silk Road so important and how did it impact the spread of culture?

Create a grabber by using either a question, statistic or striking fact to begin your paper. (2 points)

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Create a bridge sentence- a sentence that can connect your grabber to your Thesis statement. (2 points)

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Create a Thesis Statement 2 points

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Part II- First Body Paragraph- What was the Silk Road?Your score _____/8

Create a claim/topic sentence by re-phrasing the essential Question into a sentence.

What was the Silk Road?

Claim/Topic sentence - 2 points ______

Evidence that describes what the Silk Road was.
3-4 examples (4 points) / In text citation
(2 points)
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Page # / Text connection, inference or additional research
(One point each)

Details from your own source:

MLA Citation: (1 point)

Details – 2-3 for a + 0.5 (1 point each detail)

Part III- Second Body Paragraph- How did people Travel on the Silk Road? 8 points

Your score _____/8

Create a claim/topic sentence by re-phrasing the essential Question into a sentence.

How did people Travel on the Silk Road?

Claim/Topic sentence – 2 points ______

How did people Travel on the Silk Road? 4-6 examples
(4 points) ds with synonyms 1______the source with a correct footnote and MLA citation at the end of my / In text citation
(2 points)
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Page # / Text connection, inference or additional research
(1 point each example)

Details from your own source: +0.5 option

MLA Citation: 1 point

Details – 2-3 for a + 0.5 – 1 point each detail

Part IV- Third Body Paragraph-How did the Silk Road impact Cultural Diffusion?

Your score _____/8

Create a claim/topic sentence by re-phrasing the essential Question into a sentence.

How did people Travel on the Silk Road? 2 point

Claim/Topic sentence: - 2 points ______

How did people Travel on the Silk Road? 4-6 examples
(4 points) / In text citation
(2 points)
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Page # / Text connection or inference
(1 point each)

Details from your own source: + 0.5 Option

MLA Citation: 1 point

Details – 2-3 for a + 0.5 – 1 point each detail

Part V- Conclusion ParagraphYour Score ______/5

Step One- Restate your thesis statement by re-phrasing it.

Now change your thesis statement for your conclusion by replacing some words with synonyms or changing word order

-You will use this for your first sentence of your conclusion 2 points

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Now we will create a closing statement for your paper that closes your paper with a final thought for the reader to think about:

Final thought to stick out in your readers mind and end with a question 3 points

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