Social Studies Argument Feedback Tool

Introduction (Hook) Draw the audience and state your claim. The Story (Narration) Offers background information related to the claim. It answers the questions: So what? Who cares? Building Your Claim Builds the argument on strong support 8 The claim is powerful as it is precise, logical, and attention getting. 6 The claim is solid as it is precise and logical. 4 The claim is present but weak. It may not be logical and precise. 2 The claim is inadequate. It may not relate to or be supported by the evidence. Background is included but lacks a connection to the topic. 0 The claim is not present. Comments

Powerfully connects to and deepens the significance of the argument.

Provides concise and relevant data that supports the significance of the argument.

Provides data that relates to the argument but does not develop the significance of the topic.

Background information is not present or is not relevant to the argument.

Claim Connections Clarifies why the selected evidence matters

Powerfully uses multiple pieces of evidence that are relevant, accurate, and detailed (R.A.D.) and aligned with the original claim. Strong, effective reasoning that demonstrates an understanding of how the evidence and claim are connected.

Uses multiple pieces of evidence that are relevant, accurate, and detailed (R.A.D.).

Uses some relevant, accurate supporting evidence.

Uses minimal supporting evidence that may lack relevance or support the claim.

Does not cite evidence that is relevant, accurate and detailed.

Effective reasoning that demonstrates an understanding of how the evidence and claim are connected.

Reasoning that minimally demonstrates an understanding of how the evidence and claim are connected.

Evidence may be irrelevant, fragmented or incomplete with little to no explanation of the connection to the claim.

Does not explain how the evidence connects to the claim.

Opposing Claim (Refutation) Responds to the opposition

Conclusion Draws the argument together

8 Demonstrates a powerful understanding of the oppositions strongest claim and uses evidence to dismantle their claim. Powerfully restates the claim, pulls the evidence together to invoke the readers thoughts (sticks the landing). Style reflects a sophisticated understanding of the audience and task and is used powerfully to convey the argument. Uses a wide variety of sources from respected sources fairly and accurately. Documents sources in a format consistent with the discipline. 4

6 Demonstrates an understanding of the oppositions strongest claim and uses evidence to refute the claim.

4 Demonstrates an understanding of the opponents position and attempts to refute it.

2 Acknowledges the opposing claim but fails to refute it.

0 Does not recognize or acknowledge opposing claim.

Comments

Restates the claim and pulls the evidence together in a meaningful way.

Restates the claim and supports the argument.

Restates the claim.

A conclusion is not provided.

Style

Style reflects a strong understanding of the audience and task and is used to convey the argument. Uses a variety of sources from respected sources fairly and accurately.

Style reflects an understanding of the audience and task but may interfere with the argument.

Style reflects a limited or fragmented understanding of the audience and interferes with the argument. Sources are limited and may be used inappropriately or inaccurately.

Style does not match the audience or purpose and limits the argument.

Responsible Use of Information

Uses some sources fairly and accurately.

Outside sources are not consulted.

Documents sources in a format consistent with the discipline. 3

Documents sources in a consistent format. 2

Documentation is fragmented and incomplete. 1

Documentation is not present.

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