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DWA Scoring

DWA Scoring. What does my score mean?. LT: I can analyze sample argumentative essays to identify their strengths and then apply my new understandings to a piece of my own writing. Directions:.

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DWA Scoring

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  1. DWA Scoring What does my score mean?

  2. LT: I can analyze sample argumentative essays to identify their strengths and then apply my new understandings to a piece of my own writing. Directions: Step 1: Individually, or with one other partner, read the four example essays provided. Then, number them 2-5. Two being the lowest score and five being the highest and strongest submission. Step 2: Create a bulleted list of what the best essay did well. Ex: Used Transitions

  3. Shows weak understanding of task • Doesn’t take a position • Takes position, lack reasons • Fails to maintain focus • Little to no recognition of counter arguments • Lacks development • Repetitive • Lack appropriate transitions • Minimal Introduction & Conclusion • Inconsistent or lack of structure 2 What are the characteristics?

  4. Some understanding of task • Takes position, but lack background or context • Doesn’t address counter argument, or does so briefly/unclear • Provides general reasons that lack developed examples • Simple organization • Lack transitions, or simple ones • Little sentence variety • Demonstrates some control of writing • Basic word choice 3 What are the characteristics?

  5. Shows understanding of task • Takes position and provides context or background • Addresses complexity of issue with counter arguments- briefly addresses, but lack development • Provides reasons with some specific examples & details • Clear organization • Contains transitions • Clear intro and conclusion with some development • Some sentence variety & vocab 4 What are the characteristics?

  6. Shows CLEAR understanding of task • Takes position and provides a broad context or background to the issue • Addresses complexity of issue with counter arguments- Developed rebuttals that are effective • Provides reasons with clear, developed specific examples & details that are clearly connected to the main idea • Clear organization • Contains strong transitions that may not be as obvious • Clear and developed intro and conclusion • Uses a variety of sentence structures • Controlled use of academic vocabulary 5 What are the characteristics?

  7. LT: I can analyze sample argumentative essays to identify their strengths and then apply my new understandings to a piece of my own writing. Directions: Step 1: Read through your essay on school uniforms Step 2: Using the rubric, create a checklist of three or more things you need to add or change in your essay to improve it.

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