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AP English Language: Argument Essay

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College Board AP English Language and Composition argument essay rubric. 6-point scale assessing thesis, evidence/commentary, and sophistication.

English

Grade 11

Grade 12

6 points

Rubric Details

Standard: AP
Subject: English
Grade Level: 11, 12
Total Points: 6
Criteria: 3 categories
Assignment Type: essay

Rubric Criteria

Thesis Defensible thesis that responds to the prompt	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Responds to the prompt with a thesis that presents a defensible position. Takes a clear, defensible position on the topic and establishes a line of reasoning.	Thesis is missing, restates the prompt, or does not take a defensible position.

Evidence and Commentary Use of evidence and analysis to support the argument	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Provides specific, relevant evidence AND consistently explains how the evidence supports the thesis. Commentary demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the argument.	Provides specific evidence AND explains how evidence supports the thesis. Commentary connects evidence to argument effectively.	Provides evidence that is mostly relevant. Commentary may be uneven, limited, or may not consistently explain how evidence supports the argument.	Provides evidence that is minimally relevant or provides evidence with little or no commentary.	Simply restates thesis or provides irrelevant evidence.

Sophistication Complexity and nuance of argument	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Demonstrates sophistication of thought and/or advances a complex argument by: exploring tensions, implications, or complexities; situating the argument within a broader context; accounting for alternative perspectives; or using consistently vivid and persuasive style.	Does not meet the criteria for sophistication.