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To Kill a Mockingbird Closing Argument 
To Kill a Mockingbird Closing Argument
Tom Robinson has been murdered. An innocent man has lost his life. You must decide who is responsible. For this project, you will take on the role of a lawyer prosecuting a character in To Kill a Mockingbird for responsibility in the death of Tom Robinson.
Rubric Code: BX33WW7
By Ms_Smith
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  4

An example for all to aspire toward

97 pts

3

Impressive role model

85 pts

2

Does the job, but needs some help

65 pts

1

Really, buddy? Really?

50 pts

Essential Question
%

4

Argument demonstrates a comprehensive answer to one or more essential questions through compelling insights and rich evidence of thinking
3

Argument demonstrates a complete answer to one or more essential questions through relevant insights and evidence of thinking
2

Argument demonstrates an incomplete answer to an essential question; would be improved by more insights and evidence of thinking
1

What? This is about something . . . important . . . or . . . something?
Connections to the Text
%

4

Three or more connections to the characters, situations, plot events, and/or themes are evident in the closing argument and enhance its meaning.
3

Two connections to the characters, plot events, of OMaM evident in the argument and enhance its meaning.
2

One connection to the characters, plot events, themes are evident in the argument and enhance its meaning.
1

What? We had to read a book? That's . . . dumb . . . . and stuff
Methods of Appeal
%

4

Effectively incorporates ethos, logos & pathos in a way that creates a unique, powerful argument
3

Effectively incorporates ethos, logos & pathos in a way that creates a unique, powerful argument
2

Somewhat effectively incorporates two of the methods of appeal?
1

Appeal? I don't find this appealing at all. It's, like, gross.
Professional Quality
%

4

100% accuracy and completely professional appearance
3

1 noticeable error/need for improvement or professional appearance
2

2 – 3 notice errors/needs for improvement or professional appearance
1

4+ errors/needs for improvement or a significant area of concern that undermines the project
Timeliness
%

4

Argument is passed in on time or even a day earlier.
3

Argument is passed in one day late.
2

Argument is passed in up to one week late.
1

Argument is passed in up to two weeks late.
Evidence of Thinking
%

4

Three or more piece of evidence of your thinking and composition process
3

Two pieces of evidence of your thinking and composition process
2

One piece of evidence of your thinking and composition process
1

No evidence of thinking. Which is sad.



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