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Argument Essay Honors
Argument essay for a critical thinking class
A rudimentary rubric for a simple argumentative essay on authority using the results of the Stanley Milgram authority experiment. It is used in a introductory critical thinking class designed to build critical thinking proficiencies in underprepared college students.
Rubric Code:
BX398X4
By
yheadley
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Argumentative Essay
Meets
5 pts
Emerging
3 pts
Beginning
2 pts
Introduction
Meets
Begins with a hook that uses logos. Contains 8-10 sentences and a developed thesis.
Emerging
Begins with a hook but does not use logos. Contains less than 8 sentences and a developed thesis.
Beginning
Missing a hook, or thesis is under developed.
Support: Development
Meets
Has three claim, evidence, warrants. Using Pathos, Ethos and Logos. Evidence is cited. 8-10 sentences.
Emerging
Has three claim, evidence, warrants. Using only Pathos or Logos. 7-8 sentences.
Beginning
Has two claim, evidence, warrants. Does not use any rhetorical appeals, paragraph is less than 7 sentences.
Counter Claim
Meets
States the opposing argument and offers a clear rebuttal using textual evidence.
Emerging
States the opposing argument and offers a rebuttal using textual evidence.
Beginning
States the opposing argument does not offer a clear rebuttal. Does not use textual evidence.
Conclusion
Meets
paragraph - summarizes and restates the thesis in an interesting way that captures the reader's attention
Emerging
weak concluding paragraph - does not summarize or restate the thesis clearly
Beginning
no concluding paragraph - essay ends abruptly
strong concluding
Transition Sentences
Meets
2 clear transitions are present
Emerging
One transition is present
Beginning
Transition word is used but not a transition sentence.
Keywords:
argumentative essay, critical thinking essay
Subjects:
English
Philosophy
Types:
Writing
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