AP Rubric
How many points do you get for your Thesis Statement?
1 point
What is argument?
Using logic and reasoning to find common ground
Houston has a larger population than Austin.
NOT A CLAIM
Easy to check/verify this statement
A faulty analogy is when two things are compared which should not be. What would be an example of this?
You wouldn't let your child smoke, so you shouldn't let them eat meat.
Provide a personal experience or anecdote related to the following claim:
Perseverance is the only way to succeed.
Possible example:
In college, I sometimes felt overwhelmed by the amount of coursework I had to complete. Especially during my sophomore year, when I took a lot of challenging classes, I wasn't sure I could pass all of them. However, I kept trying, went to office hours, and put in extra time on assignments. I not only survived sophomore year, but eventually graduated. If I had given up when I doubted myself, I never would have gotten my diploma or reached any of the opportunities that came afterwards.
How many points do you get for Evidence & Commentary?
4 points
What is a claim?
The main idea of an argument
Must be arguable -- something someone could reasonably agree or disagree with
iPhones are better phones than Androids.
CLAIM OF VALUE
When you assume that what's true for you will be true for everyone else, you are making a _______________ generalization.
Hasty
Provide a current events example related to the following claim:
The best leaders are those who prize justice above all else.
Possible evidence:
Nancy Pelosi's husband trading stocks
Alexandria Ocasio Cortez's Met Gala dress
Mayor Adler defunding the Austin police
What kind of evidence do you have to use to get 4 points?
Specific, concrete evidence
A variety of evidence (at least one piece of second-hand evidence)
What are the 3 types of claims?
Claim of Fact, Claim of Value, Claim of Policy
More men than women tend to pursue jobs in the technical sector.
CLAIM OF FACT
This would take a lot of research/interpretation of the research in order to verify!
What would be an example of a bandwagon fallacy?
Teachers shouldn't assign homework, because most students don't do homework!
78% of people believe a vegan diet is healthier. Therefore, a vegan diet is healthier.
Provide a piece of historical evidence related to the following claim:
Great nations can be measured by how well their citizens live.
Possible examples:
Ancient Greece/Rome
Aztecs
Pre-revolution France (citizens did NOT live well, so they weren't a great nation)
4 points for Evidence & Commentary means you "provide specific evidence to support all claims in a ______________________."
Line of reasoning
What is the term for an error/mistake in your logic or reasoning?
Logical fallacy
To reduce the heating effect produced by bare concrete, city planners should plant more trees in urban areas.
CLAIM OF POLICY
When a little kid says, "Mars is the biggest planet, because my dad told me so," which type of logical fallacy are they exemplifying?
Appeal to false authority
Provide a piece of literary evidence related to the following claim:
True love demands sacrifice.
Possible example:
Darry loved Ponyboy in the Outsiders (sacrificed his own youth/fun to work long hours to provide for Soda and Ponyboy)
If your argument "contains some simplistic, inaccurate, or repetitive explanations," how many points will it earn for Evidence & Commentary?
2/4
Name the 5 components of classical oration.
Introduction
Narration/Exposition
Confirmation
Refutation
Conclusion
While some critics maintain that Malcolm Gladwell's nonfiction lacks academic depth, it only appears to because of his impressive ability to simplify complex information.
CLAIM OF VALUE
"Thanks, Obama!" is an example of which type of logical fallacy?
Post hoc ergo proctor hoc
Provide a piece of historical information related to the following claim:
With great power comes great responsibility.
Possible example:
History - Supreme Court justices bear a responsibility to make fair decisions on issues like gay marriage (Obergefell vs. Hodges) and abortion (Roe vs. Wade)