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SBAC Argumentative
Evidence/Elaboration The response provides thorough and convincing support/evidence for the argument(s) and claim t hat includes the effective use of sources (facts and details). The response clearly and effectively expresses ideas, using precise language:
- comprehensive evidence from sources is integrated ; references are relevant and specific
- effective use of a variety of elaborative techniques
- vocabulary is clearly appropriate for the audience and purpose
- effective, appropriate style enhances conten t
Purpose/Organization The response has a clear and effective organizational structure , creating a sense of unity and completeness. The response is fully sustained and consistently and purposefully focused:
- claim is introduced, clearly communicated, and the focus is strongly maintained for the purpose, audience, and task
- consistent use of a variety of transitional strategies to clarify the relationships between and among ideas
- effective introduction and conclusion
- logical progression of ideas from beginning to end ; strong connections between and among ideas with some syntactic variety
alternate and opposing argument( s) are clearly acknowledged or addressed
Conventions adequate use of correct sentence formation, punctuation, capitalization, grammar usage, and spelling. |
MY Access! Argumentative/Persuasive
Content/Development/Language/Style The response provides credible support for claims and arguments using valid reasoning and relevant, source-based evidence (1) (i.e., facts, data/statistics, authoritative quotes, rhetorical questioning, anecdotes).
-very effectively develops arguments with logical reasoning and adeptly integrates relevant, source- based evidence to support the writer’s claim s.
-uses a variety of elaborative techniques.
- demonstrates a very effective style and tone, precise control of language, domain-specific word choice, and an exemplary awareness of audience.
Focus/Purpose/Organization The response demonstrates a cohesive and unified structure , paragraphing, and transitional strategies to support the logical progression of ideas presented in the argument.
- establishes and maintains a precise claim to argue the issue presented in the task, a thorough and insightful understanding of the task, purpose, and audience.
-uses effective and skillful paragraphing and transitional strategies throughout
-contains an engaging introduction and an insightful conclusion.
-very effectively demonstrates a cohesive and unified structure that supports the logical progression of ideas.
-convincingly addresses opposing claims or counterargument
Conventions contains few or no errors in grammar, mechanics, punctuation, and spelling. |