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Argument Essay - trial by jury

Is trial by jury a good way to achieve justice?

Rubric Code: K63X7C

By lisawilde1

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Argument essay Enter rubric description
	Excelling 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Approaching competence 2 pts	Weak 1 pts
Overall idea (W1a.) Introduce precise, knowledgeable claims and counter-claims	Excelling	Good	Approaching competence	Weak
Development Claims and counter-claims are developed fairly and thoroughly. Development anticipates the audience's needs in terms of understanding. (W1b.)	Excelling	Good	Approaching competence	Weak
Organization Essay has an introduction with a hook, background and thesis. Body paragraphs proceed in a logical sequence in terms of claims, counter-claims, reasons and evidence. (W1a.) Essay has a conclusion that supports the argument (W1e.)	Excelling	Good	Approaching competence	Weak
Language/word choice Use of language and choice of words is sophisticated, appropriate to the topic, and interesting. Tone is also appropriate. Writer is using proper syntax. (W1c, d)	Excelling	Good	Approaching competence	Weak
Conventions Writer demonstrates knowledge of proper grammar and uses correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization (L1, L2)	Excelling	Good	Approaching competence	Weak
Revision Demonstrates revision by including prior drafts and creating improvements	Excelling	Good	Approaching competence	Weak