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Pack Your Author a Suitcase Writing Assignment

Students will write an argument paper showing persuasive argumentation, a definite pattern, in text citations, and complex writing structure. The students will argue which destination is ideal to send a researched, critically-acclaimed author and why he/she is deserving of this trip using their research for support.

Rubric Code: BB3CCC

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Argument rubric
	Poor-Confusing 1 pts	Beginning 3 pts	Developing 6 pts	Proficient 8 pts	Exemplary 10 pts
Creativity	Poor-Confusing The essay does not meet the criteria for the assignment.	Beginning The essay may not meet page length requirements. Basic ideas are communicated.	Developing The essay is readable and interesting.	Proficient Essay is interesting and highly readable. There are some interesting elements integrated.	Exemplary Highly creative expression is used. Innovative presentation of ideas are used.
Quality of argument	Poor-Confusing Argument presented is lacking strong quality, has weak or no organization and logic.	Beginning Argument presented has some organization and logic. The argument is somewhat appropriate for the audience.	Developing Argument presented is of good quality, basically logical and organized. The argument is appropriate for the audience.	Proficient Argument presented is of very good quality, is logical and well organized. The argument is appropriate for the audience.	Exemplary Argument presented is of high quality with logical organization which adds to its strength. It is appropriately matched to the audience.
Purpose	Poor-Confusing The essay does not achieve its goal.	Beginning The essay communicates its side, but fails to convince the audience because the essay lacks enough support.	Developing The essay begins to convince the audience, but needs more support.	Proficient The essay uses strong evidence to support the thesis. The audience is convinced.	Exemplary The author is nearly an expert at convincing an audience; more than enough support was given.
Grammatics/Punctuation	Poor-Confusing Grammar errors and punctuation errors interfere with the reader's ability to easily read the essay.	Beginning There are errors that interfere with the ability to follow the essay.	Developing There are few errors in grammar and punctuation, and the flow is readable.	Proficient There are few, if any errors and great flow in sentences.	Exemplary There are no grammatic or usage errors, and no punctuation errors. Sentences are well constructed and flow well.
In-Text Evidence and MLA Citation	Poor-Confusing No evidence used in paper and/or lacking a works cited page.	Beginning Works cited page and evidence presented, but insufficient for support with many errors.	Developing Works cited page and evidence presented with some errors. Evidence moderately supports claims.	Proficient Works cited page and evidence presented with few errors. Evidence adequately supports claims.	Exemplary Works cited page and evidence presented with minor to no errors. Evidence strongly supports claims.

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English

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Writing

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