1. Essay
#1
Arguing
Positions
Scoring
Guide:
The
Hunger
Games
A
Focused
Presentation
of
the
Issue
A
Clear
Position
Plausible
Reasons
and
Convincing
Support
Anticipating
Opposing
Positions
and
Objections
Conclusion
Language
Use
Mechanics
1
à
The
introduction
is
creative,
focused
on
the
issue,
and
prepares
readers
for
the
argument.
àAn
arguable
assertion
is
present.
à
The
writer
makes
her/his
position
(thesis)
unambiguous,
appropriately
qualified,
and
clearly
arguable.
à
The
plausible
reasons
for
the
writer’s
position
show
insight
into
the
issue.
à
All
of
the
writer’s
points
are
supported
by
one
or
more
of
the
following:
examples,
statistics,
authorities
or
anecdotes.
à
All
of
the
writer’s
points
are
thoroughly
explained.
à
All
paragraphs
have
strong
topic
sentences
and
are
well
organized.
àThe
writer
successfully
anticipates
other
positions
on
the
issue.
à
The
writer
successfully
addresses
objections
and
questions
readers
might
have
about
the
issue.
à
The
essay
transitions
successfully
between
argument
and
counterargument
and/or
accommodating
or
refuting
opposing
positions
and
objections.
àThe
essay
is
well
argued
and
devoid
of
logical
fallacies.
à
The
ending
provides
a
thoughtful
conclusion
that
does
not
simply
summarize
points
already
made.
à
The
writer
conveys
interest,
passion
and
engagement
to
the
reader.
The
writer
uses
precise,
expressive
language.
Vivid
vocabulary
and
a
compelling
voice
energize
the
topic.
The
essay
includes
a
variety
of
sophisticated
sentence
structures.
à
Technical
mistakes
are
rare.
àThe
paper
meets
all
of
the
criteria
of
the
assignment.
2
à
The
introduction
is
creative
but
may
have
problems
with
either
the
focus
or
the
preparation
required
for
readers.
àAn
arguable
assertion
is
present.
à
The
writer’s
position
is
clear,
but
not
appropriately
qualified
for
readers.
à
The
plausible
reasons
for
the
writer’s
position
show
insight
into
the
issue.
à
Most
of
the
writer’s
points
are
supported
by
one
or
more
of
the
following:
examples,
statistics,
authorities
or
anecdotes.
à
Some
points
of
the
issue
may
lack
thoroughness
of
explanation.
à
Nearly
all
of
the
points
use
well-­‐
chosen
textual
support.
àMost
paragraphs
have
strong
topic
sentences
and
are
well
organized.
à
The
paper
successfully
anticipates
other
positions
on
the
issue.
à
The
writer
attempts
to
address
objections
and
questions
readers
might
have
about
the
issue.
àThe
essay
is
predominantly
successful
in
transitioning
between
argument
and
counterargument
and/or
accommodating
or
refuting
opposing
positions
and
objections.
àThe
essay
is
well
argued
and
devoid
of
logical
fallacies.
à
The
writer
provides
an
ending
that
is
more
than
summary.
à
Clear
sentences
and
accurate
vocabulary
engage
the
readers
in
the
topic
The
essay
includes
a
variety
of
sentence
structures
à
A
few
technical
mistakes
are
made,
but
they
are
not
distracting.
à
The
paper
meets
most
of
the
criteria
of
the
assignment.
3
àThe
introduction
may
have
problems
with
both
the
focus
and
the
preparation
required
for
readers.
àAn
arguable
assertion
is
present.
à
The
writer’s
position
is
somewhat
clear,
but
not
appropriately
qualified
for
readers.
à
The
plausible
reasons
for
the
writer’s
position
are
present
but
do
not
show
insight
into
the
issue.
à
The
writer’s
points
are
inconsistently
supported
by
one
or
more
of
the
following:
examples,
statistics,
authorities
or
anecdotes.
à
Some
points
of
the
issue
may
lack
thoroughness
of
explanation.
àMost
paragraphs
have
strong
topic
sentences
and
are
well
organized.
à
The
paper
anticipates
other
positions
on
the
issue.
à
The
writer
attempts
to
address
objections
and
questions
readers
might
have
about
the
issue.
àThe
essay
is
somewhat
successful
in
transitioning
between
argument
and
counterargument
and/or
accommodating
or
refuting
opposing
positions
and
objections.
àThe
essay
has
a
dominant
argument
and
is
devoid
of
logical
fallacies.
à
The
conclusion
is
functional
but
may
not
offer
more
than
summary.
à
Sentences
show
mostly
accurate
vocabulary.
Sentences
show
some
variation
of
structure
and
style.
à
Mistakes
stand
out
in
the
following
areas:
grammar,
punctuation,
spelling.
àThe
paper
fails
to
meet
the
criteria
of
the
assignment.

2. 4
àThe
introduction
may
have
problems
with
both
the
focus
and
the
preparation
required
for
readers.
à
The
introduction
does
not
introduce
the
issue.
àAn
arguable
assertion
is
present.
àThe
writer’s
position
is
unclear
and
qualifications
and/or
argument
are
too
summary-­‐
like.
à
The
plausible
reasons
for
the
writer’s
position
are
present
but
do
not
show
insight
into
the
issue.
à
The
writer’s
points
are
inconsistently
supported
by
one
or
more
of
the
following:
examples,
statistics,
authorities
or
anecdotes.
à
Most
points
of
the
issue
may
lack
thoroughness
of
explanation.
à
The
reader
is
not
cued
with
topic
sentences,
controlling
ideas,
or
transitions.
à
The
paper
does
not
anticipate
other
positions
on
the
issue.
à
The
writer
unsuccessfully
attempts
to
address
objections
and
questions
readers
might
have
about
the
issue.
àThe
essay
is
unsuccessful
in
transitioning
between
argument
and
counterargument
and/or
accommodating
or
refuting
opposing
positions
and
objections.
àThe
essay
has
no
dominant
argument
and
logical
fallacies.
à
The
conclusion
is
incomplete
or
does
not
provide
useful
closure.
à
Sentences
are
very
simple,
showing
little
to
no
variation
in
structure.
Word
choices
are
very
repetitious
or
frequently
inaccurate.
à
Mistakes
are
so
distracting
that
it
is
difficult
to
read
the
paper.
àThe
paper
fails
to
meet
the
criteria
of
the
assignment.
5
à
The
introduction
discusses
but
does
not
introduce
the
issue.
à
The
essay
does
not
contain
an
introduction
to
the
issue.
àAn
arguable
assertion
is
not
present.
àThe
writer’s
position
is
unclear
and
qualifications
and/or
argument
are
not
present.
à
The
plausible
reasons
for
the
writer’s
position
are
not
present
à
The
writer’s
points
are
not
supported
by
one
or
more
of
the
following:
examples,
statistics,
authorities
or
anecdotes.
à
Most
points
of
the
issue
may
lack
thoroughness
of
explanation.
à
The
reader
is
not
cued
with
topic
sentences,
controlling
ideas,
or
transitions.
à
The
essay
does
not
demonstrate
an
understanding
of
the
genre.
à
The
paper
does
not
anticipate
other
positions
on
the
issue.
à
The
writer
unsuccessfully
attempts
to
address
objections
and
questions
readers
might
have
about
the
issue.
àThe
essay
is
unsuccessful
in
transitioning
between
argument
and
counterargument
and/or
accommodating
or
refuting
opposing
positions
and
objections.
àThe
essay
has
no
dominant
argument
and
logical
fallacies.
à
No
logical
plan
is
apparent.
à
A
conclusion
is
missing,
confusing,
or
unrelated
to
the
essay
à
Sentences
are
unclear
or
confusing.
Writer
has
little
control
over
structure
and
flow
of
sentences.
à
Mistakes
are
so
distracting
that
it
is
difficult
to
read
the
paper.
à
The
essay
is
unreadable.
à
The
paper
does
not
meet
the
criteria
for
the
assignment.