Knowledge /20
● Correct understanding and demonstration of learned terms:
A. Facts
B. Inferences
C. Judgments (specific)
D. Claims (specific)
E. Evidence
F. Warrants
G. Rebuttal(s)
H. Audience
Application /10
● Identify what the author’s argument is: what is the main point or thesis
● Correct analysis of author’s text and argument
● Understanding of author’s subject and work
Thinking /10
● Effective challenge to your author in the form of a rebuttal
● Specific flaws pointed out
Communication /10
● Grammar
● Spelling
● Sentence structure
● Verb tense
● Structure and organization