Social 9 The Justice System Written Response

Read and analyze the source below. In paragraph form, complete all directions that follow

Source I

The problem with locking young people up is that, eventually, they get out. And when they do, they
have a larger portion of their lives ahead of them than older offenders. The costs go beyond the price
to build jails and feed and house people inside them: young, working-age Canadians should be
driving the economy in this country. If these young people spend their lives behind bars instead of
in the work force, they act as an economic drain instead.

Source II

SOURCE ANALYSIS: Write a response in PARAGRAPH form in which you must

 Demonstrate your understanding of the perspective/point of view communicated by both sources about
the extent to which the Justice System is fair and equitable for youth.

 Refer to the sources directly (discuss visual details and use quotes) to support your analysis

 Compare the two sources and discuss at least 1 key concepts (see below) as it relates to the source’s
perspective/point of view on the Canadian Justice System

- The YCJA - Restitution

** HINT: Some of the concepts may not apply. Choose appropriate ones for this source. **
 Social 9 The Justice System Written Response

Interpretation of Sources (10) Relationships (10) Communication (5)

Student interprets the source and demonstrates understanding of Student compares both sources Writing demonstrates:
perspective(s) of source(s). Support of interpretation is drawn from and draws conclusions regarding -organization and coherence
sources and knowledge of Social Studies. Demonstrates the relationship between the ideas - sentence variety and word choice
understanding of key concepts as they related to the and opinions of both authors. - specific and accurate vocabulary
perspective(s). -sentence construction (clarity and completeness)
-proper grammar and mechanics (i.e. spelling, punctuation)

Excellent Interpretations are insightful, comprehensive and address the The explanation of relationship(s) The writing is fluent and effectively organized. Precise and
source. Support of analysis is specific and accurate and errors, if is perceptive and thorough. effective stylistic choices may contribute to the creation of a
present, do not detract from the response. Demonstrates a convincing, engaging voice. Vocabulary is precise and effective.
confident and perceptive understanding of applicable social The writing demonstrates confident control of sentence
studies knowledge and the assigned task. construction, grammar and mechanics. The occurrence of error
is rare.
Proficient Interpretations are specific and accurate but may not address the The explanation of relationship(s) The writing is clearly organized. Appropriate and frequently
source directly. Support of interpretation is relevant and is capable and purposeful. effective stylistic choices may contribute to the creation of a
appropriate, but many contain some minor factual errors. distinct voice. Vocabulary is accurate and appropriate. The
Demonstrates a clear understanding of applicable social studies writing demonstrates effective control of sentence construction,
knowledge and the assigned task. grammar and mechanics. The occurrence of error is infrequent.
Satisfactory Interpretations are valid but general and may contain minor The explanation of relationship(s) The writing is generally clear and functionally organized.
misconceptions. Support of interpretation is relevant, but is adequate and straightforward. Adequate and basic stylistic choices may contribute to the
general, may be incompletely developed and/or contains minor creation of a voice that is matter of fact. Vocabulary is generally
errors. Demonstrates an acceptable understanding of applicable accurate, but not specific. The writing demonstrates basic
social studies knowledge and the assigned task. control of sentence construction, grammar, and mechanics.
Errors do not seriously interfere with communication.
Limited Interpretations are over generalized but may contain substantial The explanation of relationship(s) The writing is uneven and incomplete but is discernibly
misconceptions. Support of interpretation is superficial, may not is inadequately explained and organized. Awkward stylistic choices may contribute to the
always be relevant, and may contain significant errors. disordered. creation of an unconvincing and/or inappropriate voice.
Demonstrates a confused yet discernible understanding of Vocabulary is imprecise and/or inappropriate. The writing
applicable social studies knowledge and the assigned task. demonstrates a faltering control of sentence construction,
grammar, and mechanics. Errors hinder communication.
Poor Interpretations are mistaken or irrelevant. Support of The explanation of relationship(s) The writing is unclear and disorganized. Ineffective and/or
interpretation, if present, is incomplete and/or marginally relevant is incoherently explained and inappropriate stylistic choices may contribute to the creation of
and frequently contains significant errors. Demonstrates a confusing. an ineffective and/or unsuitable voice. Vocabulary is ineffective
negligible understanding of applicable social studies knowledge and frequently incorrect. A lack of control of sentence
and assigned task. construction, grammar, and mechanics is demonstrated. Errors
impede communication.

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