| Activity |
Above
Proficiency
|
Proficient
|
Not
Proficient
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| Research & Gather
Information |
Collects a great
deal of information--all relates to the topic |
Collects some basic
information--most relates to topic |
Collects very little
information--some relates to the topic. |
| Participate in Group
Discussion |
Offers information
which has been analyzed from the perspective of the role which
was assigned |
Offers information
which is gathered |
Either gives too
little information or deviates from the groups' task |
| Persuasive Letter |
Weak counterpoints
exposed. Digs for truth. Propels reader in one direction. Sound
reasoning. Clear position. Opinions thoughtfully supported.
Credible evidence probing, penetrating. Telling evidence. Avoids
exaggeration. Provable statements. Compelling arguments, Fact/opinion
distinguished. Conclusions well-grounded. Displays evidence
to advantage. Believable. Defensible. Convincing. Tough to refute. |
Some chinks in foundation.
Few surprises. Predictable, well-worn arguments. Nudges reader
gently. Relies on good will of audience. Overlooks key evidence.
Basic position easily inferred. Credible but limited support.
Acceptable, knowledge as evidence. Relies on common sense. Fact/opinion
sometimes overlap. Non-probing. Holds one position throughout.
Mix of rational and muddled thinking. |
Fuzzy thinking dominates.
Weak, questionable evidence. Reader resists budging. Appeals
to feelings. Position weak/unclear/shifting. Easy to refute.
Exaggeration in lieu of logic. Ignores/glosses over facts. Repetition
in lieu of real strength. Unsure of ground. Giant leaps of faith
required. Minimal content. Unsupported statements |
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