Argument Rubric

What words do you see in level 4 but don't see in level 1?

What will get you a 1 in Focus and Organization? Check all that apply.

• a relevant introduction.

• an unclear argument

• having a lack of focus

• effective organization

What are we looking for in the Development category?

• Organization of essay

• Grammar

• Transitional words

• Evidence and Explanation

What gives you a level 4 (top picture) in Development? Check all that apply.

• use of well-chosen, relevant, sufficient evidence

• inadequate and inaccurate explanation

• thorough and accurrate explanation

• using your personal opinion

What are the differences between a level 4 (top) in language and a level 1(bottom)?

I SHOULD use varied transition words and formal style.

• True

• False

Conventions looks at...

• Organization

• Grammar

• Evidence

• Transition words

The following will get me a 1 (bottom) in Conventions:

• rushing through my essay

• not checking my grammar

• being sure to take my time and review

• using grammar check