Rubric
Multiple Choice
Rhetorical
Synthesis
Argument
100

What is the highest score you can get on 1 FRQ question?

6 points

100

How many questions are there?

45

100
What is ethos?

Ethics and appeal to authority

100

What does the T in $SEEIT stand for?

Time

100

Will you be provided evidence?

No

200

How many points is a thesis worth?

1 point

200

How long you get for the MCQ responses?

1 hour

200

What is pathos?

Appeal to emotions and figurative language.

200

How many sources must you include for full credit?

3 sources

200

What is the worksheet to help with argumentative structure? 

Claim, warrant, data, impact

300

How much is evidence and commentary worth?

4 points

300

How much weight is the Multiple Choice portion of the test?

45% 

300

What is logos?

The use of facts and data 

300

What does the S in $SEEIT stand for?

Safety

300

What are some prompts that students are likely to encounter? 

 questions about values, civic responsibility, cultural issues, or philosophical debates

400

How much is sophistication worth?

1 point

400

What type of questions are you answering?

Comprehension, rhetorical strategies, grammar conventions, sentence choices, etc.

400

What is a logical fallacy?

An error or invalid argument to convince the audience

400

How many source are you provided? 

6-7 sources

400

What should you avoid using as evidence? 

Personal anecdotes and overgeneralizations

500

What is important to remember when writing your thesis? 

Don't just restate the prompt, be clear, and have a defensible thesis. 

500

Around how many passages are included in the MCQ?

Around 5 passages

500

What is the most important thing to mention in the evidence and commentary?

How the rhetoric affects the audience

500

Should you read all the sources thoroughly? 

No because you will run out of time. Skim them and chose the ones that will support your argument.
500

Do you need a counterclaim? 

It is not required, but it will help with the sophistication of your essay.