Evaluation

Beginning

1

Developing

2

Accomplished

3

Exemplary

4

Score

 

Research
 Did very little research on their topic Did some research on their topic. Did a significant amount of research on their topic.
Did a good amount of research on their topic 5

 

Grammar

 

 Writer makes 5 or more errors in their grammar.
Writer makes 4 errors in their grammar. 
Writer makes 3 errors in their grammar.  Writer makes 1-2 errors in their grammar.
5

 

Took only one position

 

 Writer goes back and forth constantly changing positions. Writer changes positions here or there.  Writer changes position only once or twice showing opposite view.
 Writer never switches the position they took.
5

 

Backed up the position

 

 Writer does not back up anything they say with any research or ideas.
Writer backs up a couple of their opinions with research or ideas. Writer backs up most of their opinions with research or ideas.
Writer backs up all of their opinions with research or ideas.
5

Total


 
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20

 

 



 

 

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