Argumentative Essay
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ARGUMENTATIVE EXPOSITORY WRITING FINAL
Topic: Texting
Premise: Texting is affecting Language Arts skills like Grammar, Vocabulary, and Reading.
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COUNTERCLAIM: |
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RUBRIC:
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Precise claim
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- Unclear - incomplete sentence - no opinion OR - no claim |
- Basic claim (statement of opinion). OR - Use of I/me/my |
*2-part Statement of opinion: claim + counterclaim |
*Complex (2-part) statement of opinion that addresses counterclaim and clearly addresses a specific claim. *provides 3 supporting reasons (roadmap) *transition word |
*Complex (2-part) statement of opinion that clearly addresses specific claim and counterclaim with specific reasons *and CUPS, grammar; and transition word usage are perfect |
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Explains Evidence
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- misinterpreted the story |
- I can paraphrase or summarize the information in my own words. |
- Informs reader of background/context *Analysis of how the text citation supports the claim (Answer). |
*Fully informs background/context of the citation *Clear analysis *Strong argument based on the analysis. |
-Everything in level 3 + grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage are perfect +Transitions/connections are nuanced +Specific arguments, strong rhetoric, thoughtful analysis |
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Cites Evidence Properly |
- Attempted to copy text but with errors - Forgot more than 1 element of citation (quotation marks, parentheses, author’s last name, page) - No citation - Cited from own life experiences |
- Copied text correctly - Forgot EITHER quotation marks, author’s name, parenthesis OR page - No Works Cited = automatic 1 |
- No context or introduction prior to the text citation. - Appropriate use of quotation marks, author’s last name, page, and parenthesis - Works Cited has major errors (not in correct order, 3+ spelling/punctuation errors) |
- I can introduce the citation in my own words by providing context (author name, publication, etc.) - Text evidence is chosen to support specific points in the analysis - Supports each specific point with sufficient correctly cited text evidence. - Works Cited may contain 1 or 2 minor spelling/punctuation errors - Works Cited in the correct format order |
- Incorporate the citation into the sentence where you don’t even realize it’s there - Pick the strongest possible text to cite - providing content to analyze in the explanation -Works Cited is perfect |
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Organized in a logical order
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- No topic/conclusion sentence (A or S) - Unclear big ideas - Does not address the prompt |
- Basic language (good/bad) - Minimal details or explanation
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- Basic topic sentence (A) - conclusion sentence simply restates and does not add any new information/understanding - lacking transitions |
- Clear topic sentence/conclusion sentence (A & S) - transition words to introduce big/main ideas, - Clearly address the prompt. - Clearly follows the plan laid out in the thesis |
- Advanced topic/conclusion (A & S) sentence that elaborates on arguments (E) - Clear transitions and big ideas - Thoughtfully addresses the prompt |
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Syntax and Language
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- Unintelligible - Incomplete sentences, grammar, spelling mistakes that are a total distraction |
-Sentences lack flow and are confusing or disjointed -Repetition of words and phrases -Inappropriate word choice (slang etc.) |
-Limited control of sentence fluency -Sentences are simple but not distracting -Word choice is basic with some specific vocabulary |
-Demonstrates sentence fluency -Avoid repetition of the same word/phrase -Uses words that are specific to the topic (not “good”/”bad”) |
-Uses academic and technical vocabulary appropriate for the audience -Minimal Capitalization, usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar mistakes throughout -Strong sentence fluency |
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Addresses counterclaim fairly
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- No counterclaim paragraph - misinterpretation of counterclaim - obvious lack of research into the counterclaim |
*little mention of counterclaims *Does not address the strengths or weaknesses of counterclaims *Lacks evidence for either the counterclaim or their own argument in relation to the counterclaim. |
*Mentions the strengths and weaknesses of counterclaims *Attempts to provide evidence for or against the counterclaim but lacks effective explanation. *Lacks effective argument against counterclaim. |
*Addresses the strengths and weaknesses of the counterclaim. *Provides evidence to illustrate the counterclaim and refutes or concedes with logical reasons. |
*Addresses the strengths and weaknesses of the counterclaim in depth. *Provides either concession or refutation to counterclaims. *Provides evidence for both the counterclaim and original argument which both explains the reasoning of the counterclaim and the strength of the original argument. |
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Editing Checklist: __Legible font __12 point font __ Double spaced __ Essay format __ Header __Title __ Works cited page Total: ________________________ |
Rubric score: ______/24 Checklist points: ___/7 Total _____/31
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