Question

Use the three-point general rubric to evaluate the paragraph. Aztec Civilization When people think of important Ancient civilizations, most people think of Greece or Rome. However, there was also an important Ancient civilization in Mexico. The Mexican indians built a large city that was later named Teotihuacan. In the fourth century, Teotihuacan was the sixth largest city in the world. Its population reached 250,000 people, and the city’s influence reached throughout Central and South America. Many other cultures borrowed the city’s architectural style to build their own cities. Other cultures also learned about science, agriculture, and religion from the people of Teotihuacan. Three-Point General Rubric Points Criteria 3 The writing is clearly focused on the task. A main idea is well-developed and supported with relevant details. There are almost no errors in grammar,spelling, and punctuation. 2 The writing is related to the task but generally lacks focus. Support for the main idea is not clear or is missing. There are a few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 1 The writing is not focused on the task. There is no clear main idea. There are many errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation. Based on the rubric, what score should be assigned to this paragraph?

A.0
B.3
C.1
D.2

Answer 1

D.2 The writing is related, but lacks focus.

Answer 2

D. 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Rubric for scoring a 2: The writing is related to the task, but generally lacks focus. Support for the main idea is not clear or missing. There are a few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

In this paragraph, the writer starts talking about an ancient civilization in Mexico. Although the paragraph continues to talk about Mexico and the civilization, the paragraphs lacks focus. It starts talking about a large city named Teotihuacan, but later changes to the influence the Aztecs had on other civiliations. The writer should focus more on Teotihuacan, before discussing other things.