Remembering September 11, 2001

Bronze: After watching Inside 9/11 write two paragraphs describing what happened on the day September 11, 2001.
Silver: It is often said, that the world is no longer the same as it was before 9/11. Write two paragraphs about how world
has changed as a direct result of the 9/11 Twin Towers attacks
Gold: Write a brief account of the impact of this terrorist act on America from a physical, an economic and a
psychological perspective.
Choose a prompt----Outline your ideas -----Type double space, 12 point font------Proof your work
Rubric

15-13 12-8 7-0 Score
Content Answers the prompt using
historically correct
information, Writing
shows critical thinking and
detail
Prompt is not thoroughly
answered; lacks detail and
critical thinking
Inaccuracies are present;
prompt is not completely
answered

5-4 3-2 1-0
Writing Topic sentence is present;
writing is organized;
correct grammar,
instruction are followed
Topic sentence is weak;
minor grammar mistakes,
instructions are followed
Topic sentence not present;
several grammar mistakes,
instructions not followed

Hint: Topic sentences tell the reading what the paper is about. Anyone should be able to pick up your writing and
understand it without reading the instructions.

Remembering September 11, 2001
Bronze: After watching Inside 9/11 write two paragraphs describing what happened on the day September 11, 2001.
Silver: It is often said, that the world is no longer the same as it was before 9/11. Write two paragraphs about how world
has changed as a direct result of the 9/11 Twin Towers attacks
Gold: Write a brief account of the impact of this terrorist act on America from a physical, an economic and a
psychological perspective.
Choose a prompt----Outline your ideas -----Type double space, 12 point font------Proof your work
Rubric

15-13 12-8 7-0 Score
Content Answers the prompt using
historically correct
information, Writing
shows critical thinking and
detail
Prompt is not thoroughly
answered; lacks detail and
critical thinking
Inaccuracies are present;
prompt is not completely
answered

5-4 3-2 1-0
Writing Topic sentence is present;
writing is organized;
correct grammar,
instruction are followed
Topic sentence is weak;
minor grammar mistakes,
instructions are followed
Topic sentence not present;
several grammar mistakes,
instructions not followed

Hint: Topic sentences tell the reading what the paper is about. Anyone should be able to pick up your writing and
understand it without reading the instructions.