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Analyzing and Writing Effective Arguments Digital Essay 
Rubric Code: S2X7B97
By kdmiller15
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exemplary

100 pts

Proficient

75 pts

Approaching

50 pts

Emergent

25 pts

Not Completed

0 pts

ELA.10.R.2.2 (B.E.S.T. Standards)
15 %

Analyze the central idea(s) of historical American speeches and essay
Exemplary

Student demonstrated expertise in analyzing the central idea of “What’s Wrong with ‘Equal Rights’ for Women?” by Phyllis Schlafly and “For the Equal Rights Amendment” by Shirley Chisholm
Proficient

Student demonstrated beyond basic skill in analyzing the central idea of “What’s Wrong with ‘Equal Rights’ for Women?” by Phyllis Schlafly and “For the Equal Rights Amendment” by Shirley Chisholm
Approaching

Student demonstrated basic skill in analyzing the central idea of “What’s Wrong with ‘Equal Rights’ for Women?” by Phyllis Schlafly and “For the Equal Rights Amendment” by Shirley Chisholm
Emergent

Student did not demonstrate an ability to analyze the central idea of “What’s Wrong with ‘Equal Rights’ for Women?” by Phyllis Schlafly and “For the Equal Rights Amendment” by Shirley Chisholm
Not Completed

Student did not complete assigned task.
ELA.10.R.2.4 (B.E.S.T. Standards)
20 %

Compare the development of two opposing arguments on the same topic, evaluating the effectiveness and validity of the claims, and analyzing the ways in which the authors use the same information to achieve different ends.
Exemplary

Student demonstrated expertise in comparing, evaluating the effectiveness and validity, and analyzing the use of the information in the opposing arguments. All standards met.
Proficient

Student demonstrated beyond basic skill in comparing, evaluating the effectiveness and validity, and analyzing the use of the information in the opposing arguments. Standards met but only elaborates when necessary.
Approaching

Student demonstrated basic skill in comparing, evaluating the effectiveness and validity, and analyzing the use of the information in the opposing arguments. Some standards met but lacks sufficient support.
Emergent

Student demonstrated below basic skill in in comparing, evaluating the effectiveness and validity, and analyzing the use of the information in the opposing arguments. Only one or two standards met.
Not Completed

Student did not complete assigned task
ELA.10.C.1.3 (B.E.S.T. Standards)
25 %

Write to argue a position, supporting claims using logical reasoning and credible evidence from multiple sources, rebutting counterclaims with relevant evidence, using a logical organizational structure, elaboration, purposeful transitions, and maintaining a formal and objective tone.
Exemplary

Student demonstrated expertise in using rhetoric to argue position. Provided credible evidence to strongly, support claims, focused and logical organizational structure of argument and maintained formal, objective tone.
Proficient

Student demonstrated beyond basic skill in using rhetoric to argue position. Provided credible evidence to adequately support claims, logical organizational structure of argument and generally maintained formal, objective tone.
Approaching

Student demonstrated basic skill in using rhetoric to argue position. Lacked credible evidence to support claims, unfocused organizational structure of argument and tone was not consistently formal or objective.
Emergent

Student demonstrated below basic skill using rhetoric to argue position. No credible evidence to support claims, no organizational structure of argument, tone was informal and not objective.
Not Completed

Student did not complete assigned task
Creative Communicator
25 %

6c. Students communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively by creating or using a variety of digital objects such as visualizations, models or simulations.
Exemplary

Student demonstrated mastery in using presentation tools Podomatic or Prezi clearly and creatively communicate analysis of the opposing arguments and using rhetoric to write their own argument. Multimedia project was properly edited for time and sound, easy to follow and, engaging.
Proficient

Student demonstrated beyond basic skill in using presentation tools Podomatic or Prezi to clearly and creatively communicate analysis of the opposing arguments and using rhetoric to write their own argument Multimedia project was edited and argument was conveyed to audience.
Approaching

Student demonstrated basic skill in using presentation tools Podomatic or Prezi to clearly and creatively communicate argument. Multimedia project had some editing but did not hold audience's attention.
Emergent

Student demonstrated below basic skill in using presentation tools Podomatic or Prezi to clearly and creatively communicate argument. Multimedia project was not edited for quality, went over time limit, and was not engaging.
Not Completed

Student did not complete assigned task
Knowledge Constructor
15 %

3a. Students plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits.
Exemplary

Student demonstrated mastery in using the Web to effectively research the opposing arguments, locate multiple credible sources and construct their own argumentative responses.
Proficient

Student demonstrated beyond basic skill in using the Web to effectively research the opposing arguments, locate multiple credible sources and construct their own argumentative responses.
Approaching

Student demonstrated basic skill in using the Web to effectively research the opposing arguments, locate multiple credible sources and construct their own argumentative responses.
Emergent

Student demonstrated below basic skill in using the Web to effectively research the opposing arguments, locate multiple credible sources and construct their own argumentative responses.
Not Completed

Student did not complete assigned task




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