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Argument Writing Rubric

Standard: Author states a clear claim (opinion).

-Position on claim is easy to understand

-States claim near the beginning of the writing
-Claim is an opinion 4 3 2 1 0 x 5 = _______
-Claim is something that could be argued for or against
-Claim is worth arguing about

Standard: Author supports claim with logical reasoning.

-Support is largely free of pathos
4 3 2 1 0 x 5 = _______
-Support uses logos and ethos
-Logical reasoning is clear and easy to follow

Standard: Author supports claim with relevant and credible evidence.

-Clearly connects evidence to the claim
-Evidence is from a reliable source 4 3 2 1 0 x 5 = _______
-Evidence is cited correctly

Standard: Author acknowledges alternate or opposing claims.

-Opposing claim is stated
-Clearly states why opposing claim is relevant
-Counters the opposing claim with evidence 4 3 2 1 0 x 5 = _______

Standard: Author concludes argument powerfully.

-Summarizes the claim and reasoning
-Applies pathos appropriately 4 3 2 1 0 x 5 = _______

Standard: Author establishes and maintains a formal style.

-Uses appropriate voice for the intended audience
-Organizes ideas in a logical sequence with paragraphs 4 3 2 1 0 x 5 = _______
-Follows Standard English conventions and grammar
-Finished product is neat and easy to read

TOTAL ________/120
*I can write an argument.
*I can label and evaluate an argument.
 Peer Review: Argument Evaluation

Name of Author _________________________________________

Name of Reviewer________________________________________

Opinion

Reason

Evidence

Opposition

The argument I read was/was not effective for the following reasons:
(Explain how well the author organized their argument)__________________________________________________
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(Explain how the author connected their evidence and reasoning to their claim) ______________________________
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(Explain how the author used ethos and logos in the body of the paper and pathos in the conclusion) ____________
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(Restate your opinion about the argument you read) ____________________________________________________
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