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Argument Poster Project "Tell-Tale Heart" Argument Poster Group Project This rubric is for evaluating argument essays/posters written and presented by students assessing their ability to formulate argumentative writings based on various examples of literature, primary documents and/or research. Rubric Code: QX45B82 By bsquindo Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: (General) Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Argument Project Rubric "Tell-Tale Heart" Guilt or Innocence POSTER
	Missing 1 pts	Incomplete 2 pts	Competent 3 pts	Profecient 4 pts	Expert 5 pts
Claim/Introduction/Thesis Connect the situation and/or your position to something the reader/audience can relate to historically or socially; Briefly preview (don't list) the arguments you're going to make; State the thesis in a way that links to the arguments you previewed and should provide and answer to the prompt. NAME_____________	Missing No assignment submitted.	Incomplete Does not contains an introduction or thesis statement.	Competent Contains an inadequate introduction, including an ineffective thesis statement.	Profecient Contains an adequate introduction, including a thesis statement	Expert Contains an effective introduction, including an effective thesis statement
Reason/Idea/Evidence #1 POINT (Idea), EVIDENCE (What does the text say?), EXPLANATION (what the evidence mean?), LINK (how/why does the evidence matter to the thesis statement?) NAME _____________	Missing No assignment submitted.	Incomplete Missing or incorrectly formatted. Contains multiple incorrect sentence structures. There are four or more errors in punctuation and/or capitalization.	Competent * Utilizes mostly relevant or insufficient evidence to adequately support claim; partially understands the text. Somewhat maintains an argument; is somewhat organized & focused Demonstrates some command of precise language & domain-specific vocabulary; uses transitions which may be inappropriate; some variety in sentence structure; inconsistent style. *inconsistent use of grade level conventions; contains many errors.	Profecient Evidence is relevant & sufficient; adequate support of claim; evidence is adequately & accurately explained; Maintains a thorough argument; is generally organized. Appropriate use of precise language & domain-specific vocabulary; uses appropriate transitions; varied sentence structure; mostly maintains a formal style. Demonstrates consistent command of grade level conventions; may contain some errors.	Expert * Utilizes well-chosen, relevant, & sufficient evidence to insightfully support claim; Evidence is thoroughly & accurately explained, demonstrating a clear understanding of the text. * Sophisticated use of precise language and domain-specific vocabulary; uses logical & appropriate transition words; has interesting & varied sentences structure; maintains a formal style. * Sophisticated command of grade level conventions; may contain a few minor errors.
Reason/Idea/Evidence #2 POINT (Idea), EVIDENCE (What does the text say?), EXPLANATION (what the evidence mean?), LINK (how/why does the evidence matter to the thesis statement?) NAME _____________	Missing No assignment submitted.	Incomplete Poor development of ideas. Relationship to the thesis is missing or vague. Transitions are weak or no transitions are present. Quotes/evidence is missing or incorrectly formatted. Contains multiple incorrect sentence structures. There are four or more errors in punctuation and/or capitalization.	Competent * Utilizes mostly relevant or insufficient evidence to adequately support claim; partially understands the text. Somewhat maintains an argument; is somewhat organized & focused Demonstrates some command of precise language & domain-specific vocabulary; uses transitions which may be inappropriate; some variety in sentence structure; inconsistent style. *inconsistent use of grade level conventions; contains many errors.	Profecient Evidence is relevant & sufficient; adequate support of claim; evidence is adequately & accurately explained; Maintains a thorough argument; is generally organized. Appropriate use of precise language & domain-specific vocabulary; uses appropriate transitions; varied sentence structure; mostly maintains a formal style. Demonstrates consistent command of grade level conventions; may contain some errors.	Expert * Utilizes well-chosen, relevant, & sufficient evidence to insightfully support claim; Evidence is thoroughly & accurately explained, demonstrating a clear understanding of the text. * Sophisticated use of precise language and domain-specific vocabulary; uses logical & appropriate transition words; has interesting & varied sentences structure; maintains a formal style. * Sophisticated command of grade level conventions; may contain a few minor errors.
Reason/Idea/Evidence #3 POINT (Idea), EVIDENCE (What does the text say?), EXPLANATION (what the evidence mean?), LINK (how/why does the evidence matter to the thesis statement?) NAME _____________	Missing No assignment submitted.	Incomplete Poor development of ideas. Relationship to the thesis is missing or vague. Transitions are weak or no transitions are present. Quotes/evidence is missing or incorrectly formatted. Contains multiple incorrect sentence structures. There are four or more errors in punctuation and/or capitalization.	Competent * Utilizes mostly relevant or insufficient evidence to adequately support claim; partially understands the text. Somewhat maintains an argument; is somewhat organized & focused Demonstrates some command of precise language & domain-specific vocabulary; uses transitions which may be inappropriate; some variety in sentence structure; inconsistent style. *inconsistent use of grade level conventions; contains many errors.	Profecient Evidence is relevant & sufficient; adequate support of claim; evidence is adequately & accurately explained; Maintains a thorough argument; is generally organized. Appropriate use of precise language & domain-specific vocabulary; uses appropriate transitions; varied sentence structure; mostly maintains a formal style. Demonstrates consistent command of grade level conventions; may contain some errors.	Expert * Utilizes well-chosen, relevant, & sufficient evidence to insightfully support claim; Evidence is thoroughly & accurately explained, demonstrating a clear understanding of the text. * Sophisticated use of precise language and domain-specific vocabulary; uses logical & appropriate transition words; has interesting & varied sentences structure; maintains a formal style. * Sophisticated command of grade level conventions; may contain a few minor errors.
Counter/Opposing Claim EXRA CREDIT: What others who disagree might say and why. Include why their view is wrong. NAME_____________	Missing No assignment submitted.	Incomplete Reference to an opposing claim is missing.	Competent Needs to improve addressing the opposing claim.	Profecient Had the opposing claim but could respond better.	Expert Clearly addressed the opposing claim.
Conclusion Restate the thesis, perhaps in a slightly different way than in the Intro.; Clearly but briefly repeat the separate arguments and how they were linked to your thesis; End the paragraph with a summarizing statement that leaves the reader/audience thinking about why your position is correct. NAME_____________	Missing No assignment submitted.	Incomplete Does not adequately summarize the main points. No suggestions for change or opinions are included.	Competent Adequately ends the argument; Barely summarizes the main points; Ends with a simple final sentence or exact sentence as the Introduction; Does not adequately leave the reader with a sense of closure	Profecient Conclusion sufficiently ends the argument; Sufficiently summarizes the main points; Ends with an sufficiently interesting or thought-provoking final sentence; Sufficiently leaves the reader with a sense of closure.	Expert Conclusion effectively ends the argument; Fully summarizes the main points; Ends with an interesting or thought-provoking final sentence; Leaves the reader with a clear sense of closure
Poster Creativity ALL GROUP MEMBERS	Missing No assignment submitted.	Incomplete Minimal amount of creativity is used. Poster is very messy.	Competent Adequate amount of creativity is used. Poster may be a little messy.	Profecient Sufficient amount of creativity is used. Poster is neatly done.	Expert Highly creative expression is used. Neatly done and exceptionally organized.
Group Presentation ALL GROUP MEMBERS	Missing No assignment submitted.	Incomplete Presentation is not interesting and suggests a lack of preparation in both design and rehearsal. Does not effectively incorporate the content of the poster into the presentation. Contributions among the group's members are very poorly divided. Presentation has a poor pace and fails to fit within the time range.	Competent Information is presented in a somewhat interesting manner. The presentation fits within the time range. The poster is used somewhat effectively as part of the presentation. All members of the group participate although there is some uneven participation.	Profecient Information is presented in an interesting manner, demonstrating understanding. The presentation fits within the time range. The poster is used somewhat effectively as part of the presentation and planning is evident. All members of the group participate although there is some uneven participation.	Expert Information is presented clearly, and in an interesting and exciting manner, demonstrating understanding. The presentation has a good pace and fits within the time range. The poster is used effectively as part of the presentation and careful planning is evident. All members of the group participate in a meaningful way.

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