A paper receiving a score of one can best be described as a paper containing unsupported statements.

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1 9 th Grade Analytic Writing Persuasive Essay Fall Anchor Paper Score 1 (Total Score: 2/10) Minimal Proficiency Difficult to follow or determine a purpose. No organizational structure. No plan for ideas. Difficult communication between reader and writer. Sentences seem disjointed, awkward or confusing. Limited skill in using conventions or constructing text. Lack of control makes text hard to follow. A paper receiving a score of one can best be described as a paper containing unsupported statements. Key phrases: Undeveloped Difficult communication Minimal Proficiency

2 9 th Grade Analytic Writing Persuasive Essay Fall Anchor Paper Score 1 (Total Score 2/10) Minimal Proficiency Using this paper and the rubric, have students identify why this paper would receive a score of 1 in each of the 6 traits, making its overall score a 2. A paper receiving a score of one can best be described as a paper containing unsupported statements. Key phrases: Undeveloped Difficult communication Minimal Proficiency

3 9 th Grade Analytic Writing Persuasive Essay Fall Anchor Paper Score 2 (Total Score: 4/10) Partial Proficiency Ideas are said in a variety of ways but are still repetitive. Abrupt beginnings and/or endings. Follows oral organization. Writer attempts involvement with the topic. Communicates on a functional level. Spotty control over sentences. Sentences may ramble or run on or be choppy and awkward.

4 Limited skill in using conventions. Errors may interfere with meaning. Errors in punctuation and spelling. Unplanned organization. A two paper is best described as an expanded statement. Key Phrases: Fragmented development Difficult communication Lacks focus Partial proficiency

5 9 th Grade Analytic Writing Persuasive Essay Fall Anchor Paper Score 2 (Total Score 4/10) Minimal Proficiency Using this paper and the rubric, have students identify why this paper would receive a score of 2 in each of the 6 traits, making its overall score a 4.

6 A two paper is best described as an expanded statement. Key Phrases: Fragmented development Difficult communication Lacks focus Partial proficiency

7 9th Grade Persuasive Essay Fall Anchor Paper Score 3 (Total 6/10) Title focuses on the main idea identifying the topic. Organization is somewhat formulaic controlling the piece. Writer expresses his/her opinion, but supporting reasons are not very convincing. Adequate range of conventions. Sentences thought functional often lack style. Placement or relevance of details is occasionally confusing. Voice emerges on occasion, but this disappears in the next line or two.

8 Writer attempts a refutation; however, ideas are weak and limited. Conclusion introduces a new idea which may confuse the reader. A three paper is described as an adequate developed discussion. Conclusion is mundane That s all I have to say. Key Phrases: Expresses opinion Not very convincing Adequately crafted Superficial Sufficient Proficiency

9 9th Grade Persuasive Essay Fall Anchor Paper Score 3 (Total 6/10) Using this paper and rubric, have students identify why this paper would receive a score of 3 in each of the 6 traits, making its overall score a 6.

10 A three paper is described as an adequate developed discussion. Key Phrases: Expresses opinion Not very convincing Adequately crafted Superficial Sufficient Proficiency

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12 9 th Grade Analytic Writing Persuasive Essay Fall Anchor Paper Score 4 (Total Score 8/10) Substantial Proficiency Writer has a strong introduction. Introduces the focus of the paper. Details are generally wellplaced. As in this piece we may see a little redundancy. Transitions work well, generally the paper flows. A 4 paper is generally in control of conventions the writer manipulates conventions for effect.

13 Writer is genuine and is involved with the topic because of this the reader feels a connection with the writer. Conclusion is concise and reminds the reader of the main points for making this change in the school year. A four paper is described as a developed discussion. Key Phrases: Purposefully written Clear Communication Well Crafted Substantial Proficiency

14 9 th Grade Persuasive Essay Fall Anchor Paper Score 4 (Total score 8/10) (Using this paper and the rubric, have students identify why this is a 4 paper.)

15 A four paper is described as a developed discussion. Key Phrases: Purposefully written Clear Communication Well Crafted Substantial Proficiency

16 9 th Grade Persuasive Essay Fall Anchor Paper Score 5 (Total score 10/10) Substantial Proficiency Introduction invites the reader into piece immediately. The reader wants to continue reading. Continues scenario to further show the reader where their premise is headed. Writer uses the technique of questioning in such a way that the reader is able to make connections.

17 Organization is clear and tight fits audience and purpose. Writer expresses his/her opinion in convincing manner by providing ample support.

18 Logical and effective sequence of ideas. Ideas flow, smooth transitions. Easy to read aloud. Writer acknowledges other opinions about the subject and refutes to attempt them.

19 A five paper is described as a developed discussion. Key Phrases: Cohesive Well-rounded support and thinking Focused and Persuasive Extremely well-crafted Substantial Conclusion reminds the reader of the important points on which the writer focused.

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21 9th Grade Persuasive Essay Fall Anchor Paper Score 5 (Total score 10/10) Substantial Proficiency (Using this paper and the rubric, have students identify why this is a 5 paper.)

22 A five paper is described as a developed discussion. Key Phrases: Cohesive Well-rounded support and thinking Focused and Persuasive Extremely well-crafted Substantial