Topic: Confederation
to Constitution (2.3)
th
Grade: 8 Grade U.S. History
Included Standards: SS.8.A.1.1, SS.8.A.1.2, SS.8.A.1.3, SS.8.A.1.4, SS.8.A.1.5, SS.8.A.1.6, SS.8.A.1.7, SS.8.A.3.9, SS.8.A.3.10, SS.8.A.3.11,
SS.8.C.1.1, SS.8.C.1.5, SS.8.C.1.6, LACC.68.RH.1.1, LACC.68.RH.1.2, LACC.68.RH.1.3, LACC.68.RH.2.4, LACC.68.RH.2.5, LACC.68.RH.2.6,
LACC.68.RH.3.7, LACC.68.RH.3.8, LACC.68.RH.3.9, LACC.68.RH.4.10, LACC.68.WHST.1.1, LACC.68.WHST.1.2, LACC.68.WHST.2.4,
LACC.68.WHST.2.5, LACC.68.WHST.2.6, LACC.68.WHST.3.7, LACC.68.WHST.3.8, LACC.68.WHST.3.9, LACC.68.WHST.4.10
In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught.
Score 4.0
 Decide whether a new Constitutional Convention would be a good idea.
Score 3.0
The student will understand that weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led to the
development of the US Constitution through a Constitutional Convention, much debate, and many
compromises.
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Performs complex skills:
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Score 2.0
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions regarding the score 3.0 content.
The student:
 Recognizes or recalls specific terminology:
Bicameral, Articles of Confederation, Northwest Ordinance, Shay’s Rebellion, Three‐Fifths Compromise,
Ratify, Federalists, Anti‐Federalists, Federalist Papers, Constitutional Convention, Virginia Plan, New Jersey
Plan, Great Compromise
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Performs basic skills:
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Score 1.0
Score 0.0
Compare and contrast the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution
Compare and contrast the views of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists
Analyze the ratification process that led to the adoption of the United States Constitution
Draw conclusions about how the rights and principles contained in the Constitution and Bill of Rights affect
lives of citizens today
Trace the development of the Constitutional expansion of voting rights
Summarize the major Issues of the Constitutional Convention (ex.3/5 compromise, the Virginia plan, New
Jersey plan)
Identify constitutional provisions for US Citizenship
Explain the ways the Bill of Rights protects citizens
List the reasons Americans supported and opposed the Constitution
Describe the course and consequences of the Constitutional Convention
Identify the structure, strengths, and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
No major errors or omissions regarding the score 2.0 content.
With help, I know some of 2.0 and 3.0.
Even with help, I am unable to understand.