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Project: Ascent of the Republican Party
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Claim
The text introduces a
clear, arguable claim
that can be supported
by reasons and
evidence.
50 The text
introduces a
compelling
claim that is
clearly
arguable and
takes
a purposeful
positon on an
issue. The
structure of the
essay clearly
provides
support.
The text introduces
a precise claim that
is clearly arguable
and takes an
identifiable position
on an issue. The
text has an
effective structure
and organization
that is aligned with
the claim.
The text introduces
a claim that takes a
position. The text
has a structure and
organization
that is generally
aligned with the
claim.
The text contains
an unidentifiable
claim. The text
has limited
structure and
organization.
Development
The text presents
facts, extended
definitions, concrete
details, and examples.
The text provides a
conclusion that
supports the topic
and examines its
implications and
significance.
Counterclaims are
addressed.
25 The text
provides
significant and
relevant facts,
extended
definitions,
concrete
details,
quotations
and/or
examples that
thoroughly
develop and
explain the
claim.
Counterclaims
are clearly
addressed and
refuted.
The text provides
relevant facts,
extended definitions,
concrete details,
quotations, and/or
examples that
sufficiently develop
and explain the claim.
The text provides a
competent
conclusion that
supports the topic
and examines its
implications and
significance.
Counterclaims are
addressed.
The text provides
some facts,
perhaps unclear
definitions,
concrete details,
quotations, and/or
examples that
develop the claim.
The text provides a
conclusion that
supports the topic
and examines its
implications and
significance.
Counterclaims are
not specifically
mentioned.
The text provides
insufficient facts,
definitions,
details,
quotations,
and/or examples
that attempt to
do not develop
nor explain the
claim. The text
may provide a
conclusion does
not explain the
relevance of this
person to
American society.
Counterclaims
are ignored.
Cohesion
The text explains the
relationship between
ideas and concepts.
The text includes
appropriate and
varied transitions and
syntax.
15 The text
strategically
uses words,
phrases, and
clauses to link
the major
sections of
text. The text
explains the
relationships
between the
topic and the
examples
and/or facts.
The text skillfully uses
words, phrases, and
clauses to link the
major sections of the
text. The text
identifies the
relationship between
the topic and the
examples and/or
facts.
The text uses
words, phrases,
and clauses to link
the major sections
of the text. The
text connects the
topic and the
examples and/or
facts.
The text 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.
Conventions
The text
demonstrates
standard English
conventions of usage.
10 Intentional use
of grade level
grammar and
usage skills.
Demonstrates skills
of grade level
grammar and usage
skills; minor errors
do not distract.
Illustrates use of
conventions but
accuracy is
inconsistent.
Multiple
inaccuracies
distract from
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