Evaluation
1=Beginning
2=Developing
3=Accomplished
4=Exemplary
RATINGS
1 2 3 4
The article describes the topic of argument and gives several examples for each.
The article's information rambles and does not pinpoint one particular aspect of argument.
The article briefly mentions a topic of argument, but gives few details.
The article clearly defines topic of argument and goes on to give specific details.
TOPICS
Focused Topic
Gives information that is unique to each character's view point
Never mentions any unique information
Gives very little unique information
Gives some information that is unique.
Gives a great deal of interesting and unique information
Presents both arguments, but is very biased/argument contains some holes and is not strong.
Presents both arguments, gives some inforamtion on both and is persuasive.
Presents both arguments, gives plenty of information on both and is completely convincing.
Does not include both arguments at all/argument is not clearly stated at all.
Presents both points of view of the argument/presents a persuasive argument.
Every section beings with a clear stated topic sentence and everything is logical sequence.
Lacks topic sentences and has no logical sequence
Article includes some topic sentences and is somewhat sequential
Article has only one topic sentence and its sequence is confusing
Well Organized
Very difficult to follow
Clear and Understandable
Mostly difficult to follow and understand
Mostly easy to understand
Easy to read and follow the information
Very frequent grammar and/or spelling errors
A few grammar and/or spelling errors
Correct grammar and spelling
Only one or two errors in spelling/grammar
All grammar and spelling are correct