Instructions- Assume the role of a farmer, railroad owners,

bankers, or industrialists and write a letter to the newspaper

AP #1-What (News & Record) commenting on one of these statements:
economic problems 1. The railroads are unfair to farmers
did many farmers 2. The federal government has responsibility to help farmers.
face during the late 3. Falling prices are the fault of farmers.
1800’s? How did
farmers try to address 4. The government has no right to regulate the railroads.
their problems and Support your letter with facts and specific information. (Honors-
grievances. (You will 5, Academic-3) Letters must be at least 1 page long.
have 15 minutes)
Also in the letter propose a plan to help farmers address their
problems and grievances. You may use notes and book to
support your information (pg.426-427)
 Score 4 (100)
• Response accomplishes tasks set by the question. Provides A-3 and H-5 pieces of
factual information to support statement)
Score 3 (92)
• Response accomplishes most of the tasks set by the question. Provides A-2 and H-4

Letter pieces of factual information to support statement)

Score 2 (84)

Grading • Response accomplishes somewhat most of of the tasks set by the question.
Provides A-1 and H-3 pieces of factual information to support statement) .

Rubric Score 1 (76)

• Response accomplishes one of the tasks set by the question. Provides A-3 and H-5
pieces of factual information to support statement) . Does not address a plan to
help farmers
Score 0 (50)
• Response accomplishes none of the tasks set by the question and provides no
factual information to support to support statement in letter.