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3.17 FINAL ESSAY
Background
With this paper, you have the opportunity to better understand a group of students who are impacted by the broader topics of Belonging, Culturally Responsive Teaching, or Trauma Informed Practice. The goal is for you to learn more about an issue that you are passionate about, to hone your research, writing, and advocacy skills, and to formulate an argument that persuades and informs readers using ethos, pathos, and logos.
Task
Using the student-centered, inquiry based research process, formulate a research question. Your answer to the question will formulate a position, or an argument, about that topic. You will use the articles you have found
(at least three) and the teacher/student interviews you’ve conducted
(at least 1) to support your position.
Your argument essay will include:
An
introduction paragraph with a hook, some background information about your topic, and a thesis statement that clearly answers the question and states what you will write in the body of your essay.
Body Paragraphs that include topic sentences which explain what the paragraph is about, evidence from the texts you read that support your topic, and a closing statement that concludes the idea in the paragraph or transitions into the idea in the next paragraph.
A
conclusion paragraph that re-states the main points in your essay and makes final remarks on the importance of your topic or calls your reader to action.
Grading:
See rubric for grading information.
Rubric
Argument Essay Rubric
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Argument Essay Rubric
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCoverage of Topic
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20 to >18.0 pts
High Competency
Writer explains well the connections between claims and evidence to communicate the importance of the topic and create a clear line of reasoning
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18 to >16.0 pts
Competency
Writer explains the connections between claims and evidence to communicate the importance of the topic and create a clear line of reasoning.
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16 to >14.0 pts
Some Competency
Writer attempts to explain the connections between the claims and evidence. Explanations and tie-ins, at times, lack depth, do not consistently convey the importance of the topic, or do not follow the line of reasoning.
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14 to >0.0 pts
Developing Competency
Writer fails to consistently explain the connections between claims and evidence and sections of the essay are vague or underdeveloped. Therefore, writing does not consistently convey the importance of the topic or follow the line of reasoning..
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0 pts
Lacking Competency
Writer does not explain the connections between the claims and evidence OR the explanations do not relate directly to the topic. Therefore, the importance of the topic is not conveyed and there is no clear line of reasoning.
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20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArgument
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20 to >18.0 pts
High Competency
Claims are clear, specific and distinct and multiple credible sources are used to support the claim. The writer draws distinct and thoughtful comparisons between credible sources
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18 to >16.0 pts
Competency
Claims are clear and distinct and multiple credible sources are used to support the each claim. The writer draws distinct and thoughtful comparisons between sources
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16 to >14.0 pts
Some Competency
Claims are clear. While multiple credible sources are referenced in the essay, the references to not accurately and/or thoughtfully support the claims being made. OR No comparisons are made between the authors of sources.
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14 to >0.0 pts
Developing Competency
Claims are consistently unclear OR credible sources are not used to support the claims being made.
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0 pts
Lacking Competency
Does not work adequately with any sources. Sources are either not present or not relevant to the claims being made in the essay.
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20 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
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18 to >16.0 pts
High Competency
Essay is well organized and developed with strong connections between ideas – Includes reasons, examples, or details that support the main idea
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16 to >14.0 pts
Competency
Essay is organized and developed with connections between ideas – Includes reasons, examples, or details that support the main idea
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14 to >12.0 pts
Some Competency
Essay needs more organization and development because the organization may detract from the impact of the essay. At times, the writer uses reasons, examples, or details that do not clearly support the main idea.
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12 to >0.0 pts
Developing Competency
Essay lacks organization and development OR organization and development significantly detracts from the impact of the essay. Fails to include enough reasons, examples, or details to impact the reader.
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0 pts
Lacking Competency
Essay has little to no organization. The writer has not written an academic essay. The essay may be in the form of a journal entry.
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18 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSentence Structure and Word Choice
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17 to >15.0 pts
High Competency
Demonstrates a sophisticated level of variety in sentence structure and word choice effectively and powerfully conveys meaning to the reader.
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15 to >12.0 pts
Competency
Demonstrates some variety in sentence structure and word choice effectively conveys meaning to the reader.
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12 to >9.0 pts
Some Competency
Demonstrates some variety in sentence structure. Word choice, at times, effectively conveys meaning to the reader.
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9 to >0.0 pts
Developing Competency
Sentence structure is often repetative OR word choice detracts from meaning.
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0 pts
Lacking Competency
Sentences are repetative and word choice consistently creates confusion for the reader.
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17 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar/Usage
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15 to >13.0 pts
High Competency
Contains few (if any) errors in grammar and usage; Consistently cites sources correctly
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13 to >12.0 pts
Competency
Is generally free of grammar/usage errors; Consistently cites sources
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12 to >11.0 pts
Some Competency
Commits several errors in grammar/usage; Fails to consistently cite the sources
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11 to >0.0 pts
Developing Competency
Commits several serious errors in language, grammar, usage, and/or mechanics; Does not cite the sources even when paraphrasing or quoting
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0 pts
Lacking Competency
Has serious writing errors that detract from understanding the ideas or is not coherent
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15 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Cover Page and Works Cited Page
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10 to >8.0 pts
High Competency
Contains a cover page and works cited page that is error free.
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8 to >7.0 pts
Competency
Contains a Cover Page and Works Cited Page that has minimal minor errors.
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7 to >0.0 pts
Some Competency
Has a cover page and works cited page that may contain one or more significant errors.
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0 pts
Lacking Competency
Missing cover page or works cited page OR works cited page is simply a list of links.
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10 pts
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Total Points: 100
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