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Grading Students on Effort

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Poor Argument Essay

This essay argues against a proposed change to grading practices.

Title: Grading Students on Effort

Level: Grade 9, Grade 10

Mode: Persuasive Writing

Form: Argument Essay

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Completed Rubric: Grading Students on Effort Rubric

Blank Rubric: Argument Assessment Rubric

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Grading Students on Effort

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