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Argumentative Writing - Letter to Winston Churchill 
Argumentative Writing - Letter to Winston Churchill
The writing aims to persuade by arguing one side of an issue.
Rubric Code: ZCA6XW
By ahicks1029
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Subject: Political Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Outstanding

5 pts

High

4 pts

Sound

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Limited

1 pts

Statement of Opinion

Outstanding

Has a clear introduction that grabs audience's attention. States a clear opinion or point of view. Summarizes what will be dicussed in the following paragraphs. Includes a rhetorical question.
High

Has a clear introduction that grabs audience's attention. States a clear opinion or point of view . Summarizes what will be dicussed in the following paragraphs.
Sound

Has a somewhat clear introduction but does not grab the audience's attention. States an opinion or point of view, but it is not strong.
Basic

Very little introduction to explain the argument.
Point of view not well explained.
Limited

Introduction is not clear, and there is no opinion statement.
Arguments (x3)

Outstanding

Reasons supporting point of view are very convincing and are presented in order of importance. Each paragragh is planned well with a reason, evidence and consequence. At least 3 arguments to support point of view.
High

Reasons supporting point of view are convincing and are presented in order of importance. Each paragragh is planned well with a reason, evidence and consequence. At least 3 arguments to support point of view.
Sound

Reasons supporting point of view are presented in reasonable order but not all reasons are convincing. Some paragraphs covered too many ideas. At least 3 arguments to support point of view.
Basic

Some facts and reasons to support point of view but not convincing. Some not relevant or connected to the topic. At least two arguments given to support point of view.
Limited

Facts and reasons are weak and do not show strong support of the argument. Paragraphs are non-identifiable or contain too many different ideas.
Restate Position/ Conclusion

Outstanding

The conclusion summarizes the facts and reasons provided in the pararaphs and gives a persuasive call to action. The writer makes a strong statement that closes the text and calls the reader to action.
High

The conclusion summarizes the facts and reasons provided in the pararaphs and gives a persuasive call to action. The writer makes a strong statement that closes the letter.
Sound

The conclusion summarizes the facts and reasons but could be more convincing. A closing statement completes the letter.
Basic

The conclusion summarizes the facts and reasons but may be somewhat weak. A closing statement is not represented.
Limited

The conclusion is weak or missing. It does not summarize the reasons or make a closing statement.
Content Accuracy

Outstanding

The writing shows that the writer has carefully researched the topic and has included many relevant and accurate facts to support the argument.
High

The writing shows that the writer has carefully researched the topic and has included several relevant facts to support their argument.
Sound

The writing contains some accurate facts about the topic.
Basic

The writing contains 1 or 2 accurate facts about the topic.
Limited

The writing contains no accurate facts about the topic.
Formatting

Outstanding

There are no formatting errors.
High

There are less than 2 formatting errors.
Sound

There are 3-4 formatting errors.
Basic

There are 5 formatting errors.
Limited

There are more than 5 formatting errors.
Spell./Grammar/Capital./Punct.

Outstanding

The writing is carefully checked and contains easy to read, flowing sentences of varied structure. There are 3 or fewer mistakes.
High

The writing is carefully checked and contains easy to read, flowing sentences of varied structure. There are less than 4-6 mistakes.
Sound

The writing contains good sentence structure with 7-9 mistakes.
Basic

The writing has correctly formed sentences, however, some do not flow or connect well. There are 10-12 mistakes.
Limited

Sentences are poorly written. The writing contains more than 12 errors.





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