Name:

Weaker than Strong Argumentative Writing Stronger than Weak

Ideas
● Writes clear and concise claim
● Factual information support the claim
● Effectively refutes opposing claim

Organization
● includes introduction with compelling lead
and thesis statement
● body includes a separate paragraph for each
reason with sophisticated, supporting details
● “call to action” statement is powerful,
convincing and realistic
● sequence is logical with natural transitions
● conclusion restates thesis statement

Voice
● skillfully reveals writer’s attitude
● skillfully elaborates reasons to
● convince reader

Word Choice
● language is appropriate for purpose and
audience throughout product
● writer’s understanding of complex
● words evident throughout product

Sentence Fluency/Conventions (Use Map on

Back for Key)
● Sentence s vary in length and structure; they
are formed correctly
● Grammar, usage, and mechanics are correct

* 4= Independently 3= With minimal to some assistance 2= With much assistance 1= Didn’t or refused to do
Name:

Capitalize
1. I can capitalize the beginning of sentences
2. I can capitalize proper nouns.
3. I can capitalize the pronoun “I”

Check punctuation
1.I can end every sentence with punctuation (, ? . !).
2. I can use quotation marks around people talking or textual evidence/direct quotes.
3. I can use commas correctly (lists, dates, addresses, quotations).
4. I can use apostrophes to show possession and in contractions (teacher’s; can’t; brothers’)

Construct Sentences
1. I can use correct parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective).
2. I can make my sentence a complete thought (fragment).
3. I can make my sentence just one thought (run-on).
4. I can use a subject and an action word in a complete sentence.
5. I can vary my sentences-- Long or short sentences can make it interesting!

Correct Spelling
1. I can use my spell checker to check my work.
2. I can fix words that don’t look right.
3. I can use correct homophones (there, their, they’re).