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Rubric Analytical Rhetorical Essay

Write a 2-3 page persuasive argument in which you use what you have learned during this semester on rhetoric and how/why it has changed your communication practices outside of class and within Morton College. Support a claim about the 'link' between rhetoric and your communication/persuasive argument development. You must cite at least three examples or quotes as evidence and explain why they are relevant to your thesis.

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Analytic Rhet. Essay
	Master 4 pts	Approaching Expert 3 pts	Apprentice 2 pts	Trying Hard! 1 pts
Claim	Master The claim is clearly discernible and it is stated along with three logical reasons as part of overview. The argument is sound and consistently supported with well-chosen evidence.	Approaching Expert The claim takes a clear position. Argument and evidence may at times be strained. One support par. may veer off topic, or examples may be lacking.	Apprentice The claim is weak, wordy, and/or garbled. The main argument and/or evidence is weak or does not always support the claim. Supporting pars. may veer off topic.	Trying Hard! No claim. Argument and evidence do not connect or support one point. All supporting paragraphs are disconnected.
Organization	Master Essay is focused and organized by design. Pars. have clear topic/concluding sentences; body paragraphs include counterarguments with refutation & effective transitions.	Approaching Expert Essay is organized. Has a topic and concluding sentences; body paragraphs may include counterarguments and refutation, or not; and/or lack transitions; and/or lack an overall design.	Apprentice Some confusion due to lack of organization. Has weak topic and/or concluding sentence; and body paragraphs include weak counterargument and ineffective rebuttal. Transitions are weak or absent.	Trying Hard! No organization.No apparent topic is present, and/or concluding sentence is missing; body paragraphs lack counterarguments and/or rebuttal. No transitions. Discursive.
Analysis	Master Claim is fully developed and supported. Evidence is vivid and relevant. Analysis shows insightful reflection with highly effective use of persuasive strategies.	Approaching Expert Claim is well developed and supported with good evidence. Analysis shows understanding with some use of persuasive strategies.	Apprentice Claim is not well supported by evidence. Analysis is partly understood and demonstrated; inconsistent persuasive strategies.	Trying Hard! Claim is not supported by evidence or analysis.
Voice & Tone	Master Consistently uses a variety in word choice and sentence structure. Strong unique voice adds polished style to the writing; tone is consistent with purpose throughout.	Approaching Expert Shows some variety in word choice and/or sentence structure. Uses own voice, but style may be rough. Tone is consistent with purpose, but may include one or two abrupt shifts	Apprentice Not enough variety in sentence structure and/or word choice. Voice and tone are well suited, but do not stand out or are highly inconsistent.	Trying Hard! Sentence structure is repetitive and word choice is basic. Voice is undeveloped and tone is inconsistent.
Citation	Master Sources as solid evidence are cited and applied. All quotes & paraphrases are introduced in essay using title and author of content quoted. Elegant flow and engaging to read. Source may be original document.	Approaching Expert 4-5 sources are present. All quotes & paraphrases introduced using title and author; essay is correctly composed using rhetorical format. Source may be original document.	Apprentice 3-4 sources are cited but may lack description. Quotes & paraphrases may be introduced using title and/or author, yet essay is not composed correctly in rhetorical format.	Trying Hard! Fewer than 3 sources are cited. Quotes & paraphrases are not introduced; essay not composed correctly in rhetorical format.
Mechanics	Master Errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation are few and do not interfere with the reader's or audience's understanding.	Approaching Expert Semi-frequent errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation do not interfere with understanding.	Apprentice Errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation sometimes interfere with understanding.	Trying Hard! Errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation prevent reader from fully understanding the essay.

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English

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