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The argument’s thesis reflects nuance and precision in thought and purpose. The argument establishes and employs an insightful context for analysis of the issue and its perspectives. The analysis examines implications , complexities and tensions , and/or underlying values and assumptions. | Development of ideas and support for claims deepen insight and broaden context. An integrated line of skillful reasoning and illustration effectively conveys the significance of the argument. Qualificationsand complications enrich\u003Cbr>and bolster ideas and analysis. | The response exhibits a skillful organizational strategy. The response is unified by a controlling idea or purpose , and a logical progression of ideas increases the effectiveness of the writer’s argument. Transitions between and within paragraphs strengthen the relationships among ideas. | The use of language enhances the argument. Word choice is skillful and precise. Sentence structures are consistently varied and clear. Stylistic and register choices , including voice and tone , are strategic and effective. While a few minor errors in grammar , usage , and mechanics may be present , they do not impede understanding. |\n| Score 5 :\u003Cbr>Responses at\u003Cbr>this scorepoint demonstrate well-developed skill in writing an argumentative essay. | The writer generates an argument that productively engages with multiple perspectives on the given issue. The argument’s thesis reflects precision in thought and purpose. The argument establishes and employs a thoughtful context for analysis of the issue and its perspectives. The analysis addresses implications , complexities and tensions , and/or underlying values and assumptions. | Development of ideas and support for claims deepen understanding. A mostly integrated line of purposeful reasoning and illustration capably conveys the significance of the argument. Qualificationsand complications enrich ideas and analysis. | The response exhibits a productive organizational strategy. The response is mostly unified by a controlling idea or purpose , and a logical sequencing of ideas contributes to the effectiveness of the argument. Transitions between and within paragraphs consistently clarify the relationships among ideas. | The use of language works in service of the argument. Word choice is precise. Sentence structures are clear and varied often. Stylistic and register choices , including voice and tone , are purposeful\u003Cbr>and productive. While minor errors in grammar , usage , and mechanics may be present , they do not impede understanding. |\n| Score 4 :\u003Cbr>Responses at\u003Cbr>this scorepoint demonstrate adequate skill in writing an argumentative essay. | The writer generates an argument that engages with multiple perspectives on the given issue. The argument’s thesis reflects clarity in thought and purpose. The argument establishes and employs a relevant context for analysis of the issue and its perspectives. The analysis recognizes implications , complexities and tensions , and/or underlying values and assumptions. | Development of ideas and support for claims clarify meaning and purpose.\u003Cbr>Lines of clear reasoning and illustration adequately convey the significance of the argument. Qualificationsand complications extend ideas and analysis. | The response exhibits a clear organizational strategy. The overall shape of the response reflects an emergent controlling idea or purpose. Ideas are logically grouped and sequenced. Transitions between and within paragraphs clarify the relationships among ideas. | The use of language conveys the argument with clarity. 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