The Oregon Trail

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Paragraph describing the travel route of the Pioneer.
No paragraph.
At least one state is mentioned.
Starting and ending location present and at least two other states mentioned.
Starting and ending location present and at least three other states mentioned.
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Paragraph describing why you and others wanted to go west.
No paragraph.
One reason described.
Two reasons described.
At least three reasons described.
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Paragraph describing weather conditions and terrain conditions.
No paragraph.
A couple conditions mentioned but no explanation if they helped or hindered the journey.
A couple conditions mentioned and a little explanation given if they helped or hindered the journey.
Lots of conditions mentioned with good explanation given describing if they helped or hindered the journey.
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Paragraph describing life on the trail.
No paragraph.
Lists some aspects of daily life. Not much detail.
Lists lots of aspects of daily life. Some detail given.
Lists lots of aspects of daily life with detail given in all areas.
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Paragraph describing personal feeling about the journey.
No paragraph.
Only one sentence present.
Full paragraph is present with feelings and recommendation to other travelers.
Feeling are well thought out with explanations as to why and a recommendation to other travelers.
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