Visual Argument Essay

Visual Argument Essay

Levels of Achievement

Criteria

Outstanding A-10/9 pts.

Strong B-8 pts.

Adequate C-7 pts.

Limited D-6 pts.

Unacceptable F-5-0 pts.

Comments

General-successfully develops an overall visual analysis based on thesis, supporting main points, and evidence; engaging title included.

Introduction & thesis-hook, significance, and a thesis statement.

Reasons-at least 3 clearly-established main points that distinctly support the thesis statement.

Evidence-at least 3 specific pieces of visual evidence that further support your main points.

Overall Analysis & Paragraph Development –each paragraph developed fully and completely with reason, evidence, analysis, and concluding sentence.

Cultural Assumption & Analysis-full paragraph with respect to historical, cultural, and/or social contexts and assumptions connecting to the visual representation.

Conclusion-full conclusion without repetition; successfully implement conclusion technique (s).

Transitions-Smoothly connects each idea from one paragraph to the next.

Source Integration & Citations- 1 scholarly academic online library database source required; proper usage of parenthetical and Works Cited citations.

Grammar, Mechanics, MLA Heading; 750 words; Times New Roman 12 pt. Font

Score Average