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Moot Court Brief
Rubric Code:
BBA39X
By
jsiddiqi
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Subject:
Political Science
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Moot Court Brief
Poor
1 pts
Struggling
2 pts
Sufficient/Good
3 pts
Above Average
4 pts
Outstanding
5 pts
Use of Speech Terms
Poor
Student does not use speech terms. Understanding of terms cannot be assessed.
Struggling
Terms are used, but student does not demonstrate understanding of the term or use them in the correct way.
Sufficient/Good
Student uses 1 free speech term correctly. Or, several terms are used, but not always in the correct way.
Above Average
Student uses 1 or 2 free speech terms. Terms are used appropriately and in their correct meaning.
Outstanding
Student uses several free speech terms. Terms are used appropriately and in their correct meaning.
Citation of Case Law
Poor
Student does not cite any case law in their brief.
Struggling
Student cites a case law but does not explain it, or it is explained incorrectly.
Sufficient/Good
Student references a case but does not give proper citation. Or, student does not use case law in the proper context.
Above Average
Student cites at least 1 free speech case. Case law citation is accurate and used correctly. Case law citation is used to strengthen the argument for their side, it is not just added as an afterthought.
Outstanding
Student cites at least 2 free speech cases. Case law citations are accurate and used correctly. Case law citations are used to strengthen the argument for their side, they are not just added as an afterthought.
Organization of Argument
Poor
Brief does not demonstrate any organization. Information is presented in no logical order.
Struggling
Student demonstrates a lack of organization. Brief is written with very little planning. Major parts of the brief are missing such as an opening, body or conclusion.
Sufficient/Good
Student demonstrate effort in organizing the brief, but not all parts are addressed and some information is out of order.
Above Average
Student demonstrate sufficient effort in organizing the information with a well thought out opening, body and conclusion.
Outstanding
The brief is organized in a meaningful way that demonstrated pre-planning and aforethought. Brief has an opening, body and conclusion. Student demonstrates strong effort in organizing the information into a clear and coherent brief.
Strength of Argument
Poor
Student does not demonstrate understanding of the issue.
Struggling
Student does not completely grasp the issue and struggles to give a persuasive argument.
Sufficient/Good
Student is somewhat persuasive and demonstrates understanding of the issue. Student may at times be inconsistent with their argument.
Above Average
Student is persuasive and demonstrates understanding of the issue. Student gives correct analysis of the issue--but may briefly stray from the topic.
Outstanding
Student is very persuasive and demonstrates deep understanding of the issue. Student gives correct analysis of the issue and is able to pick out the important information from the case.
Mechanics
Poor
Brief is written with no regard to grammar and proper essay mechanics.
Struggling
Brief is not written in essay form with complete sentences. Student does not demonstrate sufficient effort in putting brief into proper essay form.
Sufficient/Good
Brief has several grammatical errors. At times, is not in essay form.
Above Average
Brief is free of grammatical errors except for one or two minor instances and is written in proper essay form.
Outstanding
Brief is free of grammatical errors and is written in proper essay form.
Use of Class time
Poor
Student is off task for both work days--or has an unexcused absence for both days.
Struggling
Student is off task on more than 2 occasions. Student has an unexcused absence for one day.
Sufficient/Good
Student is off task on at least 2 occasions.
Above Average
Student makes sufficient use of class time.
Outstanding
Student makes outstanding use of class time.
Subjects:
Political Science
Types:
Writing
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