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Toulmin's Argument Assignment

Create an argument on whether schools should require students to wear uniforms or not using the Toulmin Model

Rubric Code: B9C65A

By sierraj103

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Toulmin's Argument Assignment
	Poor 5 pts	Fair 10 pts	Good 15 pts	Excellent 20 pts
Claim 5 pts What you believe and what you want your readers to believe	Poor The claim is undistinguishable or doesn't exist.	Fair The claim is not quite clear, and needs developing.	Good The claim is well written, but could use some clarifying.	Excellent The claim is easily distinguishable and is well written.
Grounds 5 pts Data or facts on which your claim is based	Poor The grounds to your argument aren't displayed or aren't relevant.	Fair The grounds to your argument are murky and need some development.	Good The grounds to your argument are easily identified, but need some clarifying.	Excellent The grounds to your argument are clear, concise, and easy to identify.
Warrant 5 pts Connects your claims to your grounds	Poor The warrant doesn't connect your claims to your grounds or it isn't easily identifiable.	Fair The warrant is unclear, but there is something connecting your claims and grounds.	Good The warrant is clearly identifiable, but could use some clarifying.	Excellent The warrant is well written, easily identifiable, and connects the claims and grounds of your argument efficiently.
Counterargument 5 pts Addresses what a person may say to the contrary of your argument	Poor The counterargument is non existent or isn't easily identifiable.	Fair The counterargument is present, but needs developing.	Good The counterargument is well written, but could use some clarifying.	Excellent The counterargument is well written, easily identifiable, and relevant to the topic.