ENGLISH 10
Performance Task #2: Write an Argumentative Essay
G – Goal
Compose a well-structured argumentative essay that clearly takes a stand on an issue
relevant to teenagers today. The speech must present a strong claim, convincing
evidence, sound reasoning, and an engaging delivery.
R – Role
You are a student advocate who wants to persuade an audience to agree with your
position on the topic “Bullying”.
A – Audience
Your audience will be your classmates, teacher, and school admins who can influence
decision-making within the school or community.
S – Situation
You have been invited to speak in a Youth Forum on Social Issues at your school. The
committee seeks fresh, youth-centered perspectives to address the current concerns
about bullying. You need to write your speech first.
P – Product
Product: A 3-5 paragraphs argumentative speech written to be delivered on the Youth
Forum.
S – Standards
Criteria 5 4 3 2
Claim/Thesis Clear, precise, Clear claim Claim is No clear claim
and strongly stated and present but or position is
arguable claim mostly vague or evident.
stated early and maintained. inconsistently
maintained maintained.
throughout.
Organizatio Logical, Clear Some Lacks clear
n& seamless flow: organization organization structure;
Coherence strong with minor but ideas ideas
introduction, lapses in flow may be scattered.
well-ordered or transitions. disjointed or
body, and transitions
impactful weak.
conclusion.
Evidence & Evidence is Adequate Limited or Little to no
Reasoning abundant, evidence weak supporting
credible, and with evidence; evidence;
well integrated; generally reasoning reasoning
reasoning is sound sometimes unclear or
compelling and reasoning. flawed. illogical.
sound.
Persuasive Skillful, highly Uses some Few Minimal or no
Techniques persuasive and persuasive persuasive persuasive
engaging. appeals techniques; elements.
effectively. limited
engagement.
Language & Language is Minor Noticeable Frequent
Mechanics precise, varied, grammar or grammar and errors in
and error-free; usage errors usage errors grammar and
grammar and that do not that distract usage impede
usage enhance hinder at times. comprehensio
the essay. understandin n.
g.
Rubric for Argumentative Essay (Individual Activity)