Argument essay: school start times

Skill: writing arguments · Knowledge: Argument structure

1. Beginner

   States a claim with support.

2. Developing

   Backs a claim with some evidence.

3. Proficient

   Builds a claim from strong evidence and weighs counterclaims.

4. Specialist

   Evaluates the quality of arguments and ideas across fields.

Skill: gathering sources · Knowledge: Argument structure

1. Beginner

   Finds sources with support.

2. Developing

   Gathers sources and starts to question which are reliable.

3. Proficient

   Judges sources, including AI output, and explains why each can be trusted.

4. Specialist

   Designs an original inquiry and teaches others to evaluate sources.

Skill: close reading · Knowledge: Argument structure

1. Beginner

   Finds key details in a text with support.

2. Developing

   Summarizes a text and starts to explain the author's choices.

3. Proficient

   Analyzes how a complex text builds meaning and cites strong evidence.

4. Specialist

   Compares complex texts across genres and leads others' reading.

Skill: writing arguments · Knowledge: Argument structure

1. Beginner

   Writes a response with a clear topic, with support.

2. Developing

   Organizes ideas with some evidence; structure loosens on demand.

3. Proficient

   Writes a clear, organized piece with evidence, on demand or with tools.

4. Specialist

   Writes with a distinct voice for real audiences and revises others' work.