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Term 4 - Argument Essay - ELA 11 
Jane Schaffer Argumentative Essay
Now that we have listened to the Serial podcast in class, it is up to you to decide whether you find Adnan Syed guilty or not guilty.
Rubric Code: L24842W
By lpouillon
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Unsatisfactory

0 pts

Organization

Introduction paragraph.
Body Paragraphs following the paragraph development model.
Closing paragraph.
Excellent

•Organization is clear and logical
•Paragraph structure format is followed
•Ratios and Chunks are cohesive and well crafted
Good

•Organization is clear but not as skillfully done
•Follows format
•Ratios and Chunks are accurately attempted
Fair

•Organization is present but less skillfully done than the " B " papers
•Follows format
•Ratios and Chunks are inconsistent
Needs Improvement

•Does not follow the format (ratio; word counts; sentence layout, if required)
•Organization is unclear or not logical
Unsatisfactory

Did not meet the minimum requirements
Supporting Evidence and Commentary

CD CM CM
Excellent

•Includes excellent concrete details
•Argument is clearly stated with two reasons.
•Includes insightful commentary.
•Commentary expands and provides connection to topic sentence and thesis statement
Good

•Includes good concrete details
•Argument is not clearly stated
•Includes insightful commentary
Fair

•Acceptable concrete details
•Argument is not clearly stated
•Weak commentary
Commentary
Needs Improvement

•Concrete details do not support the claim
Weak commentary
•Argument is not clearly stated
•Obvious, superficial, simplistic, generic,
or irrelevant commentary
Unsatisfactory

Did not meet the minimum requirements
Writing Style

Sentence Structure, Voice, Tone, etc.
Excellent

•Excellent sentence variety
•Correct and skillful use of transitions
•Powerful vocabulary
Good

•Above-average sentence variety
•Correct use of transitions
•Good vocabulary
Fair

•Limited sentence variety
•Limited use of transitions
•Average, simple vocabulary
Needs Improvement

•Little or no sentence variety
•No transitions
•Simple vocabulary or inappropriate word choice
•Uses you, your, yours, would, should, could, may, might
•Uses I, me, my
Uses contractions
Unsatisfactory

Did not meet the minimum requirements
Mechanics

Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling, Capitalization, etc.
Excellent

Very few, if any mechanical errors
Good

Some mechanical errors may be present
Fair

Some mechanical errors may be present that are noticeable and distracting
Needs Improvement

Too many mechanical errors
Unsatisfactory

Did not meet the minimum requirements



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