States and identifies clearly | Exemplary
Student models the ability to support claims with numerous content relevant facts and evidence
Models the ability to make accurate, detailed, and nuanced references that clearly show connections between specific data and the larger concepts / subject at hand
Models the ability to consistently restate facts and concepts in their own words
| Proficient
Student demonstrates the ability to support claims with relevant facts and evidence
Demonstrates the ability to make accurate and detailed references that show connections between specific data and larger concepts
Demonstrates the ability to restate facts and concepts in their own words
| Developing
Student is progressing towards the ability to support claims with facts and evidence; assistance guides the process
Progressing towards making accurate references; assistance needed to connect to larger themes and to make detailed references
Student requires guidance to restate facts and concepts in their own words
| Beginning
Student is beginning to be able to support claims with facts and evidence - significant assistance required in the process
Beginning to make accurate references; significant assistance required to connect information to larger themes and to develop detail
Student struggles or is unable to restate facts and concepts in their own words - significant assistance required to do so
| No effort
Student does not attempt
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Argues accuracy and logic | Exemplary
Student models the ability to follow an argument through a logically sequenced and sound progression
Models the ability to develop an insightful thesis, and consistently connect arguments and evidence back to the thesis
Models understanding of alternative perspectives including opposing viewpoints and counter-arguments
Student frequently invites contributions from others, and consistently uses shared knowledge as a foundation for structuring arguments
| Proficient
Student demonstrates the ability to follow an argument through a logical and sound progression
Demonstrates the ability to develop a relevant thesis, and regularly connects arguments and evidence back to the thesis
Demonstrates understanding of alternative perspectives and opposing viewpoints
Student invites contribution from others, and uses shared knowledge as a foundation for structuring arguments
| Developing
Student is progressing towards the ability to follow an argument through an effective progression
Student requires some assistance to develop a thesis, and to connect arguments and evidence back to the thesis
Progressing with understanding of different viewpoints; requires assistance to do so
Student requires cues to invite contribution from others, and needs guidance to progress towards using shared knowledge as a foundation for structuring arguments
| Beginning
Student is beginning to be able to follow an argument through - requires significant assistance to do so effectively
Student requires significant assistance in developing a meaningful thesis, and frequent cues to be able to connect evidence back to the thesis
Beginning to understand different viewpoints; requires frequent assistance to begin to understand alternate perspectives
Student only invites contribution from others and connects to shared knowledge w
| No effort
Student does not attempt
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Delivers effectively | Exemplary
Models decorum through appropriate formality
Models effective vocabulary, avoids verbal fillers (um, you know…)
(ORAL) Models successful use of tone, pace, and volume; gestures and movements natural and effective
(WRITTEN) Models successful use of appropriate tone and structure to sentences and paragraphs; flow of writing is natural and interesting
Models desire to have one's audience understand and remember; final product captivates and can
| Proficient
Student demonstrates decorum and formality
Demonstrates effective use of vocabulary, and mostly avoids use of verbal fillers
ORAL - Demonstrates the ability to employ appropriate tone, pace, and volume; gestures and movements add to the delivery
WRITTEN - Demonstrates the ability to use appropriate structure to sentences and paragraphs; words choice and flow of writing are effective
Demonstrates the ability to earn the audiences' attention and
| Developing
Progressing towards appropriate formality
Progressing towards effective vocabulary, with assistance; verbal fillers causes disruption
ORAL - Progressing towards appropriate tone, pace, and volume with assistance; gestures detract minimally
WRITTEN - Progressing towards appropriate structure to sentences and paragraphs with guidance; flow of writing requires revision
Final product does not consistently hold attention; more effort needed
| Beginning
Beginning to understand role of decorum in communication; requires frequent assistance
Requires assistance to polish vocabulary, verbal fillers cause significant disruption
ORAL - Beginning to use appropriate tone, pace, volume with frequent guidance; gestures detract from delivery
WRITTEN - Beginning to use appropriate structure to sentences / paragraphs with significant assistance; without revision, flow of writing is ineffective
Final product
| No effort
Student does not attempt
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