CATEGORY

4 - Above Standards

3 - Meets Standards

2 - Approaching Standards

1 - Below Standards

Score

Support for Position

Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement.

Includes 2 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement.

Includes 1 piece of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement.

Includes no evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences).

 

Evidence and Examples

All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.

Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.

At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author's position.

Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained.

 

Accuracy

All graphs and statistics are reported accurately.

Almost all graphs and statistics are reported accurately.

Most graphs and statistics are reported accurately.

Most graphs and statistics were inaccurately reported.