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Argumentative Prompt Argumentative Prompt 1 American Government - Should Civics Test be Mandatory? Rubric Code: C23AB34 By dendon213 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Argumentative Prompt
	Below Expectations 1 pts	Partial Expectations 2.2 pts	Meets Expectations 3 pts	Exceeds Expectations 4 pts
Opening Statement	Below Expectations The Opening Statement is weak and confusing. Does not really make a stance on position.	Partial Expectations The Opening Statement is somewhat formed, but is still not confusing.	Meets Expectations The Opening Statement is good and has a stance that is clear.	Exceeds Expectations The Opening Statement is engaging and has a strong, clear, stance.
Content	Below Expectations Lacks supporting evidence No mention of counter argument/rebuttal	Partial Expectations Contains few examples or evidence Counter argument/rebuttal is mentioned briefly	Meets Expectations Sufficient evidence present Counter argument/rebuttal is provided	Exceeds Expectations Evidence is included in various forms counter argument/rebuttal is mentioned and other concerns/arguments are addressed
Organization	Below Expectations Order is illogical and lacking flow resulting in difficulty reading/comprehending Lack of topic sentences	Partial Expectations A few details are out of logical order causing distracted reading and some confusion Most paragraphs contain a topic sentence	Meets Expectations Examples and evidence are in mostly logical order resulting in it being fairly easy to read. Topic sentences are present in every paragraph	Exceeds Expectations Examples are in logical order and makes it easy to understand and read. Arguments are clear and supported. Detailed topic sentences are present in every paragraph
Conclusion	Below Expectations Summation of argument absent	Partial Expectations Summation of argument is stated, but not clear	Meets Expectations Summation of argument is reasonably strong and writer's position is clear	Exceeds Expectations Summation of argument is extremely strong and clear
SS.MLR.B	Below Expectations Student needs help to draw on concepts from civics and government to understand political systems, power, authority, governance, civic ideals and practices,	Partial Expectations Student can somewhat draw on concepts from civics and government to understand political systems, power, authority, governance, civic ideals and practices,	Meets Expectations Student can draw on concepts from civics and government to understand political systems, power, authority, governance, civic ideals and practices,	Exceeds Expectations Student goes above and beyond to draw on concepts from civics and government to understand political systems, power, authority, governance, civic ideals and practices,