GOV - FRQ 4: Argument Essay Lesson
FRQ 4: Argument Essay
Free-response question 4: Argument Essay assesses students’ ability to do the following:
- Articulate a defensible claim or thesis that responds to the question and establishes a line of reasoning.
- Provide evidence from one of the foundational documents listed in the question to support the claim.
- Provide evidence from a second foundational document or from knowledge of course concepts to support the claim.
- Use reasoning to explain why the evidence supports the claim.
- Respond to an opposing or alternate perspective using rebuttal or refutation.
Scoring Points
| Scoring Guideline for Question 4: Argument Essay 6 points | ||
| Claim/Thesis (0-1 points) | A | Responds to the prompt with a defensible claim or thesis that establishes a line of reasoning. |
| Evidence (0-3 points) | B1 |
Provides one piece of evidence that is relevant to the topic of the prompt. |
| B2 |
Uses one piece of specific and relevant evidence to support the claim or thesis. OR Provides two pieces of evidence that are relevant to the topic of the prompt. |
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| B3 | Uses two pieces of specific and relevant evidence to support the claim or thesis. | |
| Reasoning (0-1 points) | C | Uses reasoning (classification, process, causation or comparison) to explain how or why the evidence supports an argument relevant to the prompt. |
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Responds to Alternate Perspectives (0-1 points) |
D | Responds to an opposing or alternate perspective using refutation or rebuttal |
Please see the detailed rubric below for prompt points, intended actions, and student self check.
Learn More
Watch the video below where Ashley Vascik unpacks a sample free-response question for FRQ (Question 4: Argument Essay) and Filibuster. Download questions here. Links to an external site.
Watch the 2nd video below where Ashley Vascik unpacks a sample free-response question for FRQ (Question 4: Argument Essay) and Interest Groups. Download questions here. Links to an external site.
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