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AP Moot Court Brief 
AP Moot Court Brief
Rubric Code: RXX8W44
By wjteacher
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Subject: Political Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

1 pts

Struggling

2 pts

Sufficient/Good

3 pts

Above Average

4 pts

Outstanding

5 pts

Use of Speech Terms

Uses legal terms and phrases from class.
Poor

Student does not use speech terms. Understanding of terms cannot be assessed.
Struggling

Terms are used, but student does not demonstrate understanding of the term or use them in the correct way.
Sufficient/Good

Student uses 1 free speech term correctly. Or, several terms are used, but not always in the correct way.
Above Average

Student uses 1 or 2 free speech terms. Terms are used appropriately and in their correct meaning.
Outstanding

Student uses several free speech terms. Terms are used appropriately and in their correct meaning.
Citation of Case Law

Cites at least 2 cases.
Poor

Student does not cite any case law in their brief.
Struggling

Student cites a case law but does not explain it, or it is explained incorrectly.
Sufficient/Good

Student references a case but does not give proper citation. Or, student does not use case law in the proper context.
Above Average

Student cites at least 1 free speech case. Case law citation is accurate and used correctly. Case law citation is used to strengthen the argument for their side, it is not just added as an afterthought.
Outstanding

Student cites at least 2 free speech cases. Case law citations are accurate and used correctly. Case law citations are used to strengthen the argument for their side, they are not just added as an afterthought.
Organization of Argument

Follows brief format
Poor

Brief does not demonstrate any organization. Information is presented in no logical order.
Struggling

Student demonstrates a lack of organization. Brief is written with very little planning. Major parts of the brief are missing such as an opening, body or conclusion.
Sufficient/Good

Student demonstrate effort in organizing the brief, but not all parts are addressed and some information is out of order.
Above Average

Student demonstrate sufficient effort in organizing the information with a well thought out opening, body and conclusion.
Outstanding

The brief is organized in a meaningful way that demonstrated pre-planning and aforethought. Brief has an opening, body and conclusion. Student demonstrates strong effort in organizing the information into a clear and coherent brief.
Strength of Argument

Makes at least 2-3 main arguments. Arguments are persuasive and demonstrate understanding of the case.
Poor

Student does not demonstrate understanding of the issue.
Struggling

Student does not completely grasp the issue and struggles to give a persuasive argument.
Sufficient/Good

Student is somewhat persuasive and demonstrates understanding of the issue. Student may at times be inconsistent with their argument.
Above Average

Student is persuasive and demonstrates understanding of the issue. Student gives correct analysis of the issue--but may briefly stray from the topic.
Outstanding

Student is very persuasive and demonstrates deep understanding of the issue. Student gives correct analysis of the issue and is able to pick out the important information from the case.
Mechanics

Poor

Brief is written with no regard to grammar and proper essay mechanics.
Struggling

Brief is not written in essay form with complete sentences. Student does not demonstrate sufficient effort in putting brief into proper essay form.
Sufficient/Good

Brief has several grammatical errors. At times, is not in essay form.
Above Average

Brief is free of grammatical errors except for one or two minor instances and is written in proper essay form.
Outstanding

Brief is free of grammatical errors and is written in proper essay form.





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