ENC 2.5

RUBIC  

Central Idea Identification

(10 points)

10–8 points

The student has correctly identified the central ideas of both speeches. The central ideas are written in complete sentences.

7–6 points

The student has attempted to identify the central ideas of both speeches but one may be incorrect. The central ideas may not be written in a complete sentence.

5–0 points

The student may be missing the central ideas of both speeches. The central ideas are not written in a complete sentence.

Rhetorical Analysis

(10 points)

10–8 points

The student has correctly identified one rhetorical device and one rhetorical appeal from each speech. The textual evidence provided for each clearly supports the response.

7–6 points

The student has attempted to identify one rhetorical device and one rhetorical appeal from each speech, but may be incorrect. The textual evidence provided for each may not clearly support the response.

5–0 points

The student may be missing some or all identifications of rhetorical devices and appeals and/or textual support.

Compare/Contrast Paragraph

(15 points)

15-12 points

The student has written a well-developed paragraph that effectively and insightfully compares and contrasts the speeches’ opposing perspectives, central ideas, use of rhetorical appeals, and use of rhetorical devices.

11–9 points

The student has attempted a paragraph that compares and contrasts the perspectives of each speaker and/or the speeches’ central ideas, use of rhetorical appeals, and use of rhetorical devices.

8–0 points

The student may be missing their compare/contrast response, or the response is a summary and does not compare and contrast perspectives, central ideas, rhetorical appeals, or rhetorical devices from each speech.

Cartoon Analysis

(10 points)

10–8 points

The student has correctly identified the central idea of both political cartoons and accurately explained which cartoon best matches the central idea of each speech.

7–6 points

The student has attempted to identify the central idea of both political cartoons and explain which cartoon best matches the central idea of each speech, but may be lacking evidence.

5–0 points

The student incorrectly identified the central idea of one or both political cartoons, or the identification and explanation are missing.

Grammar

(5 points)

5–4 points

There are virtually no spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors.

3 points

There are a few spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors.

2–0 points

There are several spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.