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Effective Argument
Effective Argumentation
Rubric Code:
S2WX787
By
LeighAnn71
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Emerson's Argument
Approaching Basic
1 pts
Basic
2 pts
Mastery
3 pts
Advanced
4 pts
Thesis / Claim
Approaching Basic
Claim is vague; no stand is taken on an issue.
Basic
Claim is vague.
Mastery
Claim is clear and expresses an opinion. A strong stand is taken and defended throughout the paper.
Advanced
Claim is clear and expresses an opinion.
A strong, specific stand is taken and defended consistently throughout the paper.
Evidence
Approaching Basic
Support for claim is lacking.
Basic
Support for claim is superficial.
Mastery
Support for claim is sufficient.
Advanced
Support for claim is thorough.
Overall Organization
Approaching Basic
Overall argument lacks structure.
Basic
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.
Mastery
Claim appears in introduction; the body sentences present several key points related to overall argument; and the concluding sentence follows from and supports the argument presented.
Advanced
Claim appears in introduction; each body sentence focuses on one key point related to the overall argument; and concluding sentence follows from and supports the argument presented.
Paragraph Organization
Approaching Basic
Most sentences lack focus on one key point. Argument may jump from point to point confusingly within body sentences.
Basic
Most body sentences are about one key point. Explanation, evidence, and analysis may be sequenced in a confusing manner.
Mastery
Most body sentences state a key idea related to the overall argument, but explanation, evidence and analysis may be sequenced in a confusing manner.
Advanced
Most body sentences state 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.
Language Use / Conventions
Approaching Basic
Argument is composed in primarily casual language inappropriate for a formal written argument. Frequent errors in conventions.
Basic
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.
Mastery
Argument maintains a formal style and objective tone with few exceptions. Conventions of Academic English are followed, though some errors may be present.
Advanced
Argument maintains a formal style and objective tone consistently throughout. Conventions of Academic English are followed with few errors.
Keywords:
Argument
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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