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EmbEddEd AssEssmEnt
Argument Writing Argumentative Writing
Scoring Criteria
4
3
2
1
Collaboration
Student exceeds expectations
in working collaboratively with others.
Student works collaboratively with others.
Student is weak
in working collaboratively with others.
Student does not collaboratively with others.
How English Works
The argumentative essay
• uses many varied
verbs and verb
tenses
• uses adverbs to add
precise detail
• uses transition
words to connect ideas and thoughts consistently.
The argumentative essay
• uses some varied
verbs and verb
tenses
• uses adverbs to add
detail
• uses some
transition words to connect ideas.
The argumentative essay
• uses few varied
verbs and verb
tenses
• uses some adverbs
to add detail
• uses few transition
words to connect ideas.
The argumentative essay
• lacks varied verbs
and verb tenses
• does not use
adverbs to add
detail
• is missing key
transition words to connect ideas.
Interact in Meaningful Ways
The student
• speaks clearly at an
appropriate volume
most of the time
• maintains excellent
eye contact
• listens and
responds to questions thoughtfully.
The student
• speaks clearly at an
appropriate volume
most of the time
• maintains some eye
contact
• listens and
responds to questions adequately.
The student
• speaks clearly at an
appropriate volume
some of the time
• maintains
insufficient eye
contact
• listens and
responds to some questions.
The student
• does not speak
clearly or at an
appropriate volume
• does not maintain
eye contact
• listens and
responds to few questions.
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