English Language Arts Grade 9-10
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Writing Standard 1

Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

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Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level and concerns.

• Argumentative Writing Standards Rubric
  This rubric will help assess first draft argumentative writing projects for 9th and 10th Grade English Language Arts.

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