Name _____________________________________________________________________________________

English 12R Period _________

Paper Topic ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Description

5Exceptional

4Skilled

3Proficient

2Developing

1Inadequate

Claim: The paper introduces

The paper introduces a

compelling claim that is
clearly arguable and takes a
purposeful positing on an
issue. The paper has a
structure and organization
that is carefully crafted to
support the claim.
The paper provides
convincing and relevant data
and evidence to back up the
claim. The conclusion
effectively strengthens the
claim and evidence.
The paper strategically uses
words, phrases, and clauses
to link the major sections of
the text. The paper explains
the relationships between
the topic and the examples
and/or facts.
The paper presents and
engaging, formal, and
objective tone. The text uses
sophisticated language,
vocabulary and techniques to
manage the complexity of
the topic.
The paper intentionally uses
standard English conventions
of usage and mechanics.

The paper introduces a

precise claim that is clearly
arguable and takes an
identifiable position on an
issue. The paper has an
effective structure and
organization that is aligned
with the claim.
The paper provides sufficient
and relevant data and
evidence to back up the
claim. The conclusion
effectively reinforces the
claim and evidence.
The paper skillfully uses
words, phrases, and clauses
to link the major sections of
the text. The paper identifies
the relationship between the
topic and the examples
and/or facts.
The paper presents a formal,
objective tone. The paper
uses precise language,
vocabulary, and techniques
to manage the complexity of
the topic.

The paper introduces a claim

that is arguable and takes a
position. The paper has a
structure and organization
that is aligned with the claim.

The paper contains an

unclear or emerging claim
that suggests a vague
position. The paper attempts
a structure and organization
to support the position.

The paper contains an

unidentifiable claim or vague
position. The paper has
limited structure and
organization.

The paper provides data and

evidence to back up the
claim. The conclusion ties
the claim to the evidence.

The paper provides data and

evidence that attempts to
back up the claim. The
conclusion merely restates
the position.

The paper contains limited

data and evidence related to
the claim. The paper fails to
conclude the argument or
position.

The paper uses words,

phrases, and clauses to link
the major sections of the
text. The paper connects the
topic and the examples
and/or facts.

The paper contains limited

words, phrases, and clauses
to link the major sections of
the text. The text attempts
to connect the topic and the
examples and/or facts.

The paper presents a formal,

objective tone. The paper
uses relevant language,
vocabulary, and techniques
to manage the complexity of
the topic.

The papers illustrates a

limited awareness of formal
tone. The paper attempts to
use language, vocabulary,
and some techniques.

The paper contains few, if

any, words, phrases, and
clauses to link the major
sections of the text. The text
does not connect the topic
and the examples and/or
facts.
The paper illustrates a limited
or inconsistent tone. The
paper uses imprecise
language, vocabulary and
limited techniques.

a clear, arguable claim that

can be supported by reasons
and evidence.

Development: The paper

provides sufficient data and
evidence to back up the
claim. The paper provides a
conclusion that supports the
argument.
Cohesion: The paper
explains the relationship
between ideas and concepts.

Language and Style: The

paper presents a formal style
and objective tone that uses
language, vocabulary and
techniques that are
appropriate to the task.

Convention: The paper

demonstrates standard
English conventions of usage
and mechanics.
Works Cited: The degree to
which the Works Cited page
is properly formatted.

All citations are complete,

properly formatted and in
alphabetical order.

The paper demonstrates

standard English conventions
of usage and mechanics.

The paper demonstrates

some accuracy in standard
English conventions of usage
and mechanics.
One citation is incomplete,
incorrectly formatted or out
of proper order.

The paper contains multiple

inaccuracies in standard
English conventions of usage
and mechanics.
Two or more citations are
incomplete, incorrectly
formatted or out of order.

________ / 30 * 3 = ________/90