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They Say I Say Short Response 
"They Say/ I Say" Rubric
Learning to write in the They Say I Say Format
Rubric Code: A2XCA2C
By lbritwahl
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric They Say/I Say
  Mastery

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Developing

2 pts

Insufficient Evidence

1 pts

They Say

9.1 Standard: Read and Discuss Historical Sources Analytically/ b I can identify key elements that indicate a source's purpose, perspective, or position
Mastery

Excellent summation of the author's position.
Proficient

This summary is adequate, but could be more clearly articulated.
Developing

This does not seem like a fair summary and/or
there may be some distortions of the author's position.
Insufficient Evidence

The summary is distorted and bears no resemblance to the article's original intent and/or the "They Say" is missing. Need to establish the author's argument here.
I Say

9.3 Standard: Construct Thesis-Driven Essays or Responses/ b. I can compose a historically defensible and complex thesis statement
Mastery

Clearly distinguishes your position from the author of the article.
Proficient

You differentiate your position, but you could be more precise.
Developing

Your position seems disconnected with the author. How do the two positions relate to one another?
Insufficient Evidence

It's not clear what your position is.
Quotations

9.3 Standard: Construct Thesis-Driven Essays and Research Projects/ c. I can integrate evidence to support an argument or claim
Mastery

Excellent use and explanation of quotations to reinforce your "They Say/I Say" statement.
Proficient

Explanation of the quotation could be stronger.
Developing

Relevance of the quotation was not adequately explained.
Insufficient Evidence

Quotation seems completely irrelevant. Needs stronger framing or choose a different quotation.
Sophistication, Grammar, Mechanics, & Formatting

9.3 Standard: Construct Thesis-Driven Essays and Research Projects / f, g, & h
Mastery

Strong use of conventions makes writing meaningful and easy to read. Few or no grammatical/ spelling errors. The author presents a complete, polished final product that uses sophisticated language and appropriate tone.
Proficient

Some mistakes in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and/or formatting but meaning is still is clear.
Developing

Many errors in all areas of conventions and formatting. Errors get in the way of meaning.
Insufficient Evidence

Many errors in word usage, mechanics, spelling, and sentence structure make meaning unclear to the audience. The author does not adhere to the formatting expectations presented in-class.






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