Huckleberry Finn Recommendation Rubric

	Use of Electronic and print resources	Understanding of Content	Persuasiveness of Argument	Writing Mechanics and Organization	MLA Citations
4 Mastery	- Uses at least 4 articles; one article each for pro (then and now), and one article each for con (then and now) - Finds at least 2 that are not provided by the teacher Highlights each article for main points -On each article, explanation why source is reliable based on provided criteria (see attached)	Summarizes all major points in the four articles. -Incorporates at least one citation from each article. -In final persuasive section, must acknowledge the rejected argument.	-Presents ideas clearly and economically - Addresses at least 2 opposing arguments -Cites at least two supporting sources while presenting case. -Argument emphasizes benefits to society. -Appeals to emotion and/or logic.	-No errors in grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and paragraph formation. -Order of paragraphs is logical and effective. -Each paragraph focuses on one main idea.	-Follows MLA format with no errors. -No instances of plagiarism, whether intentional or not.
3 Proficient	- Uses only 3 articles - Uses only 1 that is not provided by the teacher - Highlights and annotates each -Explains source reliability of only three articles	-Summarizes three of the four arguments. -Incorporates a citation from three of the four articles. In final persuasive section, must acknowledge the rejected argument	- Presents ideas with some clarity; somewhat streamlined. - Addresses at least 1 opposing argument -Cites one source while presenting argument -Argument emphasizes benefits to society.	-Minimal errors in grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and paragraph formation. -Order of paragraphs is logical and effective. -Paragraphs are focused; distraction from main point is minimal.	-Follows MLA format with very few errors. -No instances of plagiarism, whether intentional or not.
2 Acceptable but not proficient	- Uses only 2 articles - Uses only 1 that is not provided by the teacher Highlights and annotates both articles -Explains why 1 of the sources is reliable	- Summarizes at least one pro and one con. - Incorporates citations from two articles.	- Presents ideas with little clarity; writing is wordy. - Addresses at least 1 opposing argument -Cites one source while presenting case -Argument minimally addresses societal benefits.	Errors in grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and paragraph formation. -Progression of paragraphs is confusing. -Paragraphs are not focused; drift from one point to another. -MLA is used, but often incorrectly	-Follows MLA format with some errors. -No more than 1 instance of unintentional plagiarism.
1 Needs Improvement (not acceptable)	- Uses only 1 article - Does not find own sources Does not highlight and annotate article -No explanation of source’s reliability	- Summarizes one main point. - Incorporates one citation from an article.	- Presents ideas with no clarity or economy. - Addresses at least 1 opposing arguments -Does not cite source while presenting case. -Argument does not emphasize benefits to society.	-Many errors in grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and paragraph formation. -MLA format is largely ignored.	-Barely follows MLA format. -2 or more instances of plagiarism.
0	- Does not use resources	- Does not turn in a paper.	- Does not turn in a paper.	- Does not turn in a paper.	-Complete absence of MLA format.