Essay Question Write a 1-2 paragraph essay addressing an important invention, innovation, or discovery that occurred between 1850

and 1920. Make sure to mention the inventor, the invention, and why it made a difference. Also try to mention the approximate date.

Full Credit Opening sentence tells which invention the writer picked and briefly why it matters Description includes rough time frame for invention and multiple reasons it mattered Mentions the inventor as well as some information about how the event happened Essay is 1-2 paragraphs long, enough to get the main point across Writer used appropriate grammar and spelling

Half Credit Opening sentence tells which item was picked but contains no other information Description involves an idea from the correct time period and at least one reason it was important Names the inventor

No Credit Opening sentence makes no mention of the invention

Idea is from the wrong time or does not give any explanation of how it changed life Does not mention the inventor

Essay is 1-2 paragraphs long, but does not cover the main point Some spelling and grammar errors

Essay is shorter than the minimum length requirement Essay is difficult to read because of grammar mistakes