Assessment+Tool


 * Assessment Tool **


 * Rubric **

|| Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given. || At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation. || Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained. || || Most supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately. || Most supportive facts and statistics were inaccurately reported. || || A few of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem a little confusing. || Many of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem very confusing. || || Demonstrates some understanding of the potential reader and uses arguments appropriate for that audience. || It is not clear who the author is writing for. || || Most sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and cited correctly. || Many sources are suspect (not credible) AND/OR are not cited correctly. || || A few grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors. || Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. ||
 * ** Final Persuasive Letter to Politician ** ||
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 * Evidence || All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.
 * Accuracy || All supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately. || Almost all supportive facts and statistics are reported accurately.
 * Organization || Arguments and support are provided in a logical order that makes it easy and interesting to follow the author's train of thought. || Arguments and support are provided in a fairly logical order that makes it reasonably easy to follow the author's train of thought.
 * Audience || Demonstrates a clear understanding of the potential reader and uses appropriate vocabulary and arguments. Anticipates reader's questions and provides thorough answers appropriate for that audience. || Demonstrates a general understanding of the potential reader and uses vocabulary and arguments appropriate for that audience.
 * Sources || All sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and cited correctly. || All sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and most are cited correctly.
 * Mechanics || No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. || Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.