Argument and Reasons
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Does not state what argument or claim is
Does not acknowledge or discuss the reasons for or against the
claim
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Claim is buried, confused and/or unclear
Supplies one or two weak reasons that don't support the claim
OR gives irrelevant and confusing reasons
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Makes a claim but doesn't explain why it is controversial or important
Gives reasons in support of claim but overlooks important reasons
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Makes a claim and explains why it is controversial or important
Gives clear and accurate reasons in support of claim
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Makes a claim with impact and makes a convincing argument for
why it is important
Carefully selects evidence and reasons that clearly support argument
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Presentation
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Unaware of audience
No evidence of rehearsal
Not prepared
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Rarely takes audience into consideration
Little evidence of rehearsal
Inadequately prepared
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Generally aware of intended audience
Some evidence of rehearsal
Appropriate volume and some eye contact
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Some attempts to convince audience of position
Rehearsal is evident
Good pacing, volume, expression and eye contact
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Position is persuasively argued
Rehearsal is evident and delivery is smooth
Effective pacing, volume, expression and eye contact
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