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claim is clearly
communicated
claim reflects an
sophisticated understanding
of historical/cultural context
and relevant disciplinary
concepts
argument is unified,
presenting an accurate and
appropriate interpretation of
the events, people, and
The argument is clearly and
effectively developed with
thorough and convincing
support:
effectively contextualizes
evidence, situating sources
in the historical context
effectively synthesizes
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The argument is adequately
sustained and generally focused:
claim reflects an
understanding of
historical/cultural context and
relevant disciplinary concepts
2
The argument is somewhat
sustained and may have minor
drifts in focus:
addresses counterclaims,
but may fail to point out
strengths
provides some
contextualization of evidence
little or no development of
counterclaims
little contextualization of
evidence
1
The argument is related to
assignment but provides little or
no focus:
interpretation of events,
people, and issues contains
many inaccuracies
The argument is unclear or
confusing and/or provides
minimal support:
development of claim is
minimal, absent, in error, or
irrelevant
no counter-claims are
addressed
little or no development of
reasoning
0
the prompt.An argument gets no credit if it provides no evidence of the students ability to respond to
Development of Argument
Purpose / Focus
Language and
Conventions
Vocabulary
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few or no transitional
transitional strategies,
including varied syntax, to
of transitional strategies
strategies are evident
establish and clarify
to establish and clarify
0
An argument gets no credit if it provides no evidence of the students
ability to respond to the prompt.