DE English Argue Essay
Write an Argue essay of at least 1500 words in APA format. The essay should have a specific thesis. The essay should also address the opposition to the argument. The essay must have at least 3 outside sources that support the thesis and at least 1 that supports the opposition. Essays should both paraphrase and include awesome direct
quotations from all the outside sources. The essay should contain a formal tone throughout.
Thesis example: Despite their low winning percentage, the NY Jets are the premier football team in the NFL because of their defense and dedication to the widows and orphans of New York City.
Rubric:
Peer Editing sheet
5 Completed and signed 3 Missing parts 0 None
Format: APA (essays that are not cited will NOT be accepted)
3 Many errors 1 Wrong format 0 None 5 Almost perfect 4 Some errors
Mechanics
5 Almost perfect 4 Some errors
5 Strong throughout
3 Many errors 1 Chaotic; distracting
Style: sentence variety, format tone, strong diction (NO I / YOU)
4 Some lapses 3 Weak 1 Chaotic; distracting
Structure: organization
5 Strong; clear 4 Minor lapses 3 Weak
Thesis
5 Strong and clear 4 Ok; needs tweaking
1 Chaotic; distracting
3 Weak; vague 0 None
Opposition
5 strong exploration of opposition; at least 1 source included; quotes
4 opposition explored; at least 1 source included; could enhance more; quotes
3 weak exploration of opposition; at least 1 source included; no quotes
1 vague or chaotic exploration of opposition; no sources
0 opposition not addressed

Quotes
5 Strong quotes that enhance the argument throughout
4 Adequate quotes; some quotes unrelatable or do not enhance the argument
3 Weak selection of quotes; many do not enhance the argument
1 Quotes are vague or chaotic; do little to enhance argument
0 No quotes
Support
10 Thesis strongly supported throughout with at least 3 sources; awesome!
9 Thesis supported throughout with at least 3 sources; good; minor lapses
7 Adequate support of thesis with at least 3 sources; room for improvement
5 Weak support of thesis; at least 3 sources; lapses in argument throughout
3 Weak and vague support of argument; essay lacks outside sources; short required length; needs revision
1 Chaotic and distracting; short required length; lacks sources; messy
0 Essay lacks argue focus
Extra Credit (+4)
Essay successfully uses at least 6 vocabulary words from the list: http://www.ledyard.net/lhs/academics/english/SAT100.pdf

Peer Critique Sheet Essay Belongs to: __________________________
Essay’s topic appears to be: ______________________________________________
Does the essay contain many quotes from outside sources YES NO
Does the essay address the opposition to the main argument YES NO
Rate the grammar/writing mechanics
FEW ERRORS MANY ERRORS—NEEDS REVISION
Is the essay easy to read / clearly understandable YES NO SOMETIMES
Did the writer do a good job supporting his or her argument? YES NO SOMETIMES
Rate the maturity of writing
5 Sounds like a college student wrote this
3 Some parts are strong; other parts need to be enhanced more
1 Essay reads on an elementary level; needs revision
Based upon the argument and support, were you convinced: YES Not really
Suggestions:
Signature: __________________________________________________________