Analyzing Argumentative Essay Scores and Characteristics
Explore the different scores and characteristics of argumentative essays to enhance writing skills. Learn how to identify strengths and weaknesses in essays and apply insights to improve your own writing. Gain valuable tips on structure, content, and overall effectiveness in argumentative writing.
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+ DWA Scoring What does my score mean?
LT: I can analyze sample argumentative essays to identify their strengths and then apply my new understandings to a piece of my own writing. + Directions: Step 1: Individually, or with one other partner, read the four example essays provided. Then, number them 2-5. Two being the lowest score and five being the highest and strongest submission. Step 2: Create a bulleted list of what the best essay did well. Ex: Used Transitions
Shows weak understanding of task Doesn t take a position Takes position, lack reasons Fails to maintain focus Little to no recognition of counter arguments Lacks development Repetitive Lack appropriate transitions Minimal Introduction & Conclusion Inconsistent or lack of structure + 2 What are the characteristics?
Some understanding of task Takes position, but lack background or context Doesn t address counter argument, or does so briefly/unclear Provides general reasons that lack developed examples Simple organization Lack transitions, or simple ones Little sentence variety Demonstrates some control of writing Basic word choice + 3 What are the characteristics?
Shows understanding of task Takes position and provides context or background Addresses complexity of issue with counter arguments- briefly addresses, but lack development Provides reasons with some specific examples & details Clear organization Contains transitions Clear intro and conclusion with some development Some sentence variety & vocab + 4 What are the characteristics?
Shows CLEAR understanding of task Takes position and provides a broad context or background to the issue Addresses complexity of issue with counter arguments- Developed rebuttals that are effective Provides reasons with clear, developed specific examples & details that are clearly connected to the main idea Clear organization Contains strong transitions that may not be as obvious Clear and developed intro and conclusion Uses a variety of sentence structures Controlled use of academic vocabulary + 5 What are the characteristics?
+ LT: I can analyze sample argumentative essays to identify their strengths and then apply my new understandings to a piece of my own writing. Directions: Step 1: Read through your essay on school uniforms Step 2: Using the rubric, create a checklist of three or more things you need to add or change in your essay to improve it.
