Unit+Project+Rubric

To conclude the unit on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, students will draft a proposal/solution that resolves the conflict. This resolution should include:

 * 1) Proposal
 * Has a title that that gives a brief overview of what types of steps will be taken to reach a resolution
 * Has section numbers
 * Each section contains only one step to reaching a resolution
 * Sections are in the order recommended to reach a resolution
 * 1) Proposal Brief
 * Explains why these steps are the best way to reach a resolution
 * Considers the historical context of the territory in question in terms of territory division, religious attachment, and political history
 * Cites AT LEAST THREE external sources not discussed in class (MLA format)
 * 1) Individual Opinion Paragraph
 * Each group member is responsible for submitting their own opinion on their proposal
 * The paragraph should address the strengths and weaknesses of the proposal in terms of real-world application

Assignment Rubric

·  Has a clear title (1pt) ·  Has section numbers (1pt) ·  Has at least three outside sources (3pts) || ||
 * ** Proposal Goal ** || ** Points and Comments ** ||
 * The proposal has a clear statement indicating how a resolution can be reached. (5pts) || ||
 * Proposal clearly outlines steps that should be taken to reach a resolution. (10pts) || ||
 * The proposal explains how the resolution will affect both Palestinians and Israelis in terms of territory division, religious attachment, and political history. (15pts) || ||
 * The proposal brief includes at least five points (from class lecture and external sources) of historical evidence to support your resolution. (5pts) || ||
 * The five points of historical evidence support why the proposal will work and the evidence is fully explained in a historical context. (20pts) || ||
 * The final individual opinion paragraph considers both the strengths of the proposal and possible weaknesses. (10pts) || ||
 * Style Considerations: