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researching and debating embedded
a Controversy
aSSeSSmeNT 1
SCORING GUIDE
Scoring Criteria
Exemplary
Proficient
Emerging
The argument
• provides insufficient
evidence of the student’s ability to gather evidence, form questions to refocus inquiry, and evaluate the credibility of multiple sources
• includes partial or inaccurate bibliographic information.
Incomplete
Ideas
The argument
• shows extensive
evidence of the student’s ability to gather evidence, form questions to refocus inquiry, and evaluate the credibility of a variety of sources
• avoids plagiarism by including properly cited bibliographic information.
The argument
• provides sufficient
evidence of the student’s ability to gather evidence, form questions to refocus inquiry, and evaluate the credibility of multiple sources
• avoids plagiarism by including basic bibliographic information.
The argument
• provides little or
no evidence of the student’s use of a research process
• lacks bibliographic information and/or information that appears to have been plagiarized.
Structure
The debater
• sequences reasons
and evidence to support a claim effectively
• integrates visual or multimedia displays to enhance and clarify information
• transitions smoothly between talking points; responds
to others’ ideas by contributing relevant new support and elaboration.
The debater
• sequences reasons
and evidence to support a claim logically
• uses an appropriate visual or multimedia display to clarify information
• follows protocol to transition between talking points; avoids repetition when contributing new support or elaboration.
The debater
• uses flawed
sequencing; supports
claim ineffectively
• uses a weak or
unclear visual or
multimedia display
• transitions between
talking points inconsistently; contributes primarily unrelated and/or repetitive support and elaboration to the discussion.
The debater
• does not support the
claim
• lacks a visual or
multimedia display
• does not follow rules for group discussion.
Use of Language
The speaker
• uses effective eye
contact, volume,
pacing, and clarity
• demonstrates
command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, and language
• maintains a consistently appropriate style and tone.
The speaker
• uses sufficient eye
contact, volume,
pacing, and clarity
• demonstrates
adequate command of the conventions
of standard English grammar, usage, and language
• maintains a generally appropriate style and tone.
The speaker
• uses eye contact,
volume, pacing, and
clarity unevenly
• demonstrates
partial command
of the conventions
of standard English grammar, usage, and language
• maintains an inconsistently appropriate style and/or tone.
The speaker
• uses flawed or
ineffective speaking
skills
• commits frequent
errors in standard English grammar, usage, and language
• uses an inappropriate style and/or tone.
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