Grade. 9. An especially sophisticated argument or analysis ... An effective
argument or analysis that defends, ... A somewhat complex and purposeful
argument.
Details
Grade
9
An especially sophisticated argument or analysis that defends, challenges, or qualifies a position featuring thoroughly appropriate and convincing evidence and explanations with an impressive use of language
100
8
An effective argument or analysis that defends, challenges, or qualifies a position demonstrating the use of appropriate and convincing evidence with a consistent ability to control a wide range of the elements of writing
95
7
A somewhat complex and purposeful argument or analysis that defends, challenges, or qualifies a position with appropriate and sufficient evidence and utilizing a mature prose style
90
Adequate
Descriptor
6
An adequate argument or analysis that defends, challenges, or qualifies a position using appropriate and sufficient evidence through a clear prose style with some lapses in diction or syntax
85
5
An uneven, inconsistent, or somewhat limited argument or analysis that defends, challenges, or qualifies a position with somewhat appropriate evidence and utilizing a prose style that generally communicates the writer’s ideas, though with lapses in diction or syntax
80
4
An inadequate argument or analysis that utilizes inappropriate or less convincing evidence and little consistency in the control of the elements of effective writing
75
3
A less successful (than score point 4) argument or analysis
70
2
An argument or analysis that has little success
REDO
1
An especially simplistic or weak argument or analysis
REDO
0
Merely repeats the prompt or otherwise demonstrates no success in demonstrating the elements of effective writing
