Common core-state-standards-argument-writing
- 1. Common Core State Standards: Argument Writing (W.9-12.1) Visit www.CollaborizeClassroom.com for more information Element: Needs Improvement 1 Fair 2 Strong 3 Mastery 4 Clear Claim(s) With Reasons Claim(s) is unclear. Claim(s) is clear, but reasons are absent or incomplete. Claim(s) is clearly stated and reasons are present. Claim(s) is clearly stated and reasons are strong. Evidence Claim(s) is not supported. No evidence provided. Attempts to support claim(s) and reasons, but information is unclear or inaccurate. Supports claim(s) and reasons with facts and details. Supports claim(s) and reasons with strong, accurate facts and thorough details. Explanation Little explanation and no analysis of the information presented. Explanation attempts to discuss the information but is unclear at times. Clear explanation that discusses most of the information presented. Clear and concise explanation that thoroughly discusses the information presented. Conclusion Little explanation and no analysis of the information presented. Explanation attempts to discuss the information but is unclear at times. Clear explanation that discusses most of the information presented. Clear and concise explanation that thoroughly discusses the information presented. Formal Tone and Style Informal language present throughout. Some informal language and elements (e.g., contractions). Writing attempts to maintain a formal and objective tone. Writing maintains a formal and objective tone throughout. Organization and Transitions Little to no attempt at organization. Attempts to organize ideas, but transitional language needs to be added. Organizes ideas in a logical way. Some transitional language used. Strong organization and transitional language used throughout. Mechanics (Spelling and Grammar) Mechanical errors throughout. Mechanical errors distract at times. A couple errors present, but they do not distract. Mechanics reflect careful editing. Catlin Tucker is a Google Certified Teacher teaching English at Sonoma County’s Windsor High School. She is a curriculum designer, speaker, and author of Blended Learning in Grades 4-12: Leveraging the Power of Technology to Create Student-Centered Classrooms.