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Effective Argumentation
Atticus Finch Essay
How can we craft a powerfully persuasive written argument?
Rubric Code:
C53454
By
chriseparker
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Underdeveloped
1 pts
Developing
2 pts
Proficient
3 pts
Well-Developed
4 pts
Thesis / Claim
Underdeveloped
Claim is vague; no stand is taken on an issue.
Developing
Claim is vague; may be more fact than opinion.
Proficient
Claim is clear and expresses and opinion on a hot-button topic. A strong stand is taken and defended throughout the paper.
Well-Developed
Claim is clear and expresses an opinion on a hot-button topic of political importance.
A strong, specific stand is taken and defended consistently throughout the paper.
Counterclaim
Underdeveloped
Opposing point of view is absent from argument.
Developing
Opposing point of view is misrepresented OR not effectively refuted.
Proficient
One opposing point of view is clearly presented and effectively refuted with evidence and analysis.
Well-Developed
More than one opposing point of view is clearly presented and effectively refuted with evidence and analysis.
Evidence
Underdeveloped
Support for claim/counterclaim is lacking, and sources are undocumented / unclear.
Developing
Support for claim/counterclaim is superficial and sources are undocumented / unclear.
Proficient
Support for claim/counterclaim is sufficient and comes from fewer than 3 correctly cited sources.
Well-Developed
Support for claim/counterclaim is thorough and comes from 3 or more correctly cited sources.
Overall Organization
Underdeveloped
Overall argument lacks structure.
Developing
Claim may be unclear in the introduction of the argument. Key points may be presented in a confusing or illogical sequence. Concluding paragraph may not follow from or support the argument presented.
Proficient
Claim appears in introduction, body presents several key points related to overall argument, and concluding paragraph follows from and supports the argument presented.
Well-Developed
Claim appears in introduction, each body paragraph focuses on one key point related to the overall argument, and concluding paragraph follows from and supports the argument presented.
Paragraph Organization
Underdeveloped
Most body paragraphs lack focus on one key point. Argument may jump from point to point confusingly within body paragraphs.
Developing
Most body paragraphs are about one key point, but may not begin with clear topic sentence. Explanation, evidence and analysis may be sequenced in a confusing manner.
Proficient
Most body paragraphs begin with a topic sentence that states a key idea related to the overall argument, but explanation, evidence and analysis may be sequenced in a confusing manner.
Well-Developed
Most body paragraphs begin with a topic sentence that states a key idea related to the overall argument., then goes on to explain, give evidence of and analyze that idea in a clear, logical fashion.
(MEGA)
Language Use / Conventions
Underdeveloped
Argument is composed in primarily casual language inappropriate for a formal written argument. Frequent errors in conventions.
Developing
Argument attempts a formal style and objective tone in parts, but frequently lapses into more casual language inappropriate for a formal written argument. Frequent errors in conventions.
Proficient
Argument maintains a formal style and objective tone with few exceptions. Conventions of Academic English are followed, though some errors may be present.
Well-Developed
Argument maintains a formal style and objective tone consistently throughout. Conventions of Academic English are followed with few errors.
Presentation
Underdeveloped
Argument is untyped. It may also be sloppily presented.
Developing
Argument is typed. It may be sloppily presented and formatting may be incorrect.
Proficient
Argument is typed, Times New Roman font, size 12, double spaced. It is basically neat and has your name.
Well-Developed
Argument is typed, Times New Roman font, size 12, double spaced. It is neat, labelled with a full heading including your name and the date. It has an original title.
Keywords:
Argument
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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