Name: ____________ General English Date: ___________

Unit 1 Technological Innovations

Summative 1 – Argumentative Essay
We have read articles that discusses the benefits and drawbacks of social media on both children and adults. Mnay believe that media wlll remian widely used in
the future, since it is both popular and useful in some contexts. However, due to the problems it poses, it should be regularted in some way. In your opinion, should
governments regulate social media platforms or should social media companies regulate their platforms themselves? Why do you think so? Write a 300-word
argumentative essay to explain your thoughts.

Argumentative Essay Rubric

Criteria 5 - Excellent 4 - Good 3 - Average 2 - Needs Improvement 1 - Unsatisfactory

Missing hook, BG info, or
Includes an attention-grabbing Hook, BG info and thesis statement are Hook, BG info, and claim Missing hook, BG info, and/
claim.
Introductory Paragraph hook, introduce BG information, present, majority of elements are strong are present. Would or thesis statement
Other elements are in
present a strong thesis statement but revision is needed benefit from revision In need of serious revisions
need of revision
Provides one valid reason Provides some reasons Missing or inadequate
Support: Reasons, Evidence & Provides several reasons supported by Reasons lack support or
supported by ample, relevant with limited evidence and reasons, evidence and
Explanation #1 evidence and explanation are underdeveloped
evidence and thorough explanation explanation explanation
Provides one valid reason Provides some reasons Missing or inadequate
Support: Reasons, Evidence & Provides several reasons supported by Reasons lack support or
supported by ample, relevant with limited evidence and reasons, evidence and
Explanation #2 evidence and explanation are underdeveloped
evidence and thorough explanation explanation explanation
Acknowledges and eJectively
Includes brief
addresses counterargument, Includes counterargument, addresses it Counterargument is No counterargument
Counterargument counterargument, but
showing deep understanding of adequately weak or missing presented
does not address it well
opposing views
Provides a strong, compelling
conclusion that synthesizes the Conclusion eJectively summarizes the Conclusion is present but Conclusion is weak or
Conclusion Missing conclusion
essay's main points and reinforces main points and restates the thesis lacks clarity or impact underdeveloped
the thesis
Rhetorical Devices & Emotional
Uses rhetorical devices and Language is somewhat
Appeal (at least 2 metaphor / Uses persuasive language to make the Language is not very
emotive language to eJectively persuasive but could be Lacks persuasive language
simile / personification / argument compelling persuasive
convince the reader stronger
hyperbole, etc.)
Uses a wide variety of advanced Limited vocabulary and
Uses a range of vocabulary and sentence Vocabulary and sentence Essay shows poor command
Varied Vocabulary & Sentences vocabulary and sentence structures repetitive sentence
structures structure are basic of language
to enhance the essay structure
Excellent control of grammar, Some noticeable errors in Frequent errors in
Few minor errors in grammar, spelling, or Numerous, distracting errors
Writing Conventions spelling, and punctuation with no grammar, spelling, or grammar, spelling, or
punctuation in writing conventions
errors punctuation punctuation
Total: _________/40 pts