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Thanksgiving Claim and Support Essay 
Student will write a persuasive essay on one of three topics provided. The essay needs to have a clear introduction that clearly states their position. The body of the essay needs have a minimum of three facts from the information provided that supports their position. The paper needs to end with a strong conclusion.
Rubric Code: T899C2
By birdie698
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Basic

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The Claim

Exceeding

I make a claim and explain why it is controversial.
Proficient

I make a claim but don't explain why it is controversial.
Basic

My claim is buried, confused and/or unclear.
Below Basic

I don't say what my argument or claim is.
Reasons in support of the claim

Exceeding

I give clear and accurate reasons in support of my claim.
Proficient

I give reasons in support of my claim but I may overlook important reasons.
Basic

I give 1 or 2 weak reasons that don't support my claim and/or irrelevant or confusing reasons.
Below Basic

I do not give convincing reasons in support of my claim.
Reasons against the claim

Exceeding

I discuss the reasons against my claim and explain why it is valid anyway.
Proficient

I discuss the reasons against my claim but leave some reasons out and/or don't explain why the claim still stands.
Basic

I say that there are reasons against the claim but I don't discuss them.
Below Basic

I do not acknowledge or discuss the reasons against the claim.
Organization

Exceeding

My writing has a compelling opening, an informative middle and a satisfying conclusion.
Proficient

My writing has a beginning, middle and end. It marches along but doesn't dance.
Basic

My writing is organized but sometimes gets off topic.
Below Basic

My writing is aimless and disorganized.
Voice and tone

Exceeding

It sounds like I care about my argument. I show how I think and feel about it.
Proficient

My tone is OK but my paper could have been written by anyone. I need to tell more about how I think and feel.
Basic

My writing is bland or pretentious. There is either no hint of a real person in it or it sounds like I'm a fake.
Below Basic

My writing is too formal or too informal. It sounds like I don't like the topic of the essay.
Word choice

Exceeding

The words I use are striking but natural, varied and vivid.
Proficient

I make routine word choices.
Basic

The words I use are often dull or uninspired or sound like I am trying too hard to impress.
Below Basic

I use the same words over and over and over and over. Some words may be confusing to a reader.
Sentence fluency

Exceeding

My sentences are clear, complete, and of varying lengths.
Proficient

I have well-constructed sentences.
Basic

My sentences are sometimes awkward, and/or contain run-ons and fragments.
Below Basic

Many run-ons, fragments and awkward phrasings make my essay hard to read.
Conventions

Exceeding

I use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Proficient

I generally use correct conventions. I have a couple of errors I should fix.
Basic

I have enough errors in my essay to distract a reader.
Below Basic

Numerous errors make my paper hard to read.




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