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Explain a claim with evidence
Make a clear claim, select relevant evidence and explain how it supports the claim.
Total: 15 Marks
Student rubric
Criterion
No evidence yet0 × weight
Starting1 × weight
Developing2 × weight
Secure3 × weight
ClaimWeight: 1
0 MarksNo claim addressing the question is shown.
1 MarksNames the topic but does not state an answer to the question.
2 MarksStates an answer, but part of the claim is unclear or too broad.
3 MarksStates a clear, focused answer to the question.
EvidenceWeight: 2
0 MarksNo supporting evidence is shown.
2 MarksGives a detail, but its relevance to the claim is unclear.
4 MarksSelects relevant evidence, but gives too little detail to check it.
6 MarksSelects specific, relevant evidence that a reader can check.
ReasoningWeight: 2
0 MarksNo link between evidence and claim is explained.
2 MarksRepeats the evidence or claim without explaining the connection.
4 MarksExplains a relevant connection, but leaves a step in the reasoning unstated.
6 MarksExplains how the evidence supports the claim, with a clear chain of reasoning.
Claim · Weight: 1
No evidence yet · 0 Marks
No claim addressing the question is shown.
Starting · 1 Marks
Names the topic but does not state an answer to the question.
Developing · 2 Marks
States an answer, but part of the claim is unclear or too broad.
Secure · 3 Marks
States a clear, focused answer to the question.
Evidence · Weight: 2
No evidence yet · 0 Marks
No supporting evidence is shown.
Starting · 2 Marks
Gives a detail, but its relevance to the claim is unclear.
Developing · 4 Marks
Selects relevant evidence, but gives too little detail to check it.
Secure · 6 Marks
Selects specific, relevant evidence that a reader can check.
Reasoning · Weight: 2
No evidence yet · 0 Marks
No link between evidence and claim is explained.
Starting · 2 Marks
Repeats the evidence or claim without explaining the connection.
Developing · 4 Marks
Explains a relevant connection, but leaves a step in the reasoning unstated.
Secure · 6 Marks
Explains how the evidence supports the claim, with a clear chain of reasoning.