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READING 7.8
Identify bias in an
author’s argument
Emerging
* Can define the term
“bias”
* Is unable to identify
bias or define a specific
instance’s purpose
Developing
* Understands the
difference between fact
and opinion
* Recognizes the
presence of bias, but
cannot give evidence
* Attempts to identify
the argument made
* Is unable to restate the
opinion of the author
Proficient
Advanced
* Identifies difference
between fact and
opinion in an argument
* Identifies specific bias
in a piece of writing
* Restates author’s
argument in own words
* Identifies difference
between fact and
* Identifies specific bias
in a piece of writing
* Restates author’s
argument in own words
* Rebuts the author’s
argument with logical
reasoning
* Identifies specific
techniques used in
advertisements,
arguments, and
documents
* Writes or creates an
argument using effective
propaganda techniques
* Cites specific evidence
from a public document
of specific instances of
bias
* Explains the author’s
intent behind persuasion
* Provides evidence of
similar arguments made
by the author
Identify propaganda
techniques††
* Can define the term
“propaganda”
* Is unable to identify or
define propaganda
techniques
* Attempts to identify
propaganda techniques,
but often confuses types
* Grasps basic
definitions of some
propaganda techniques
* Identifies specific
techniques used in
advertisements,
arguments, and
documents
* Can define all types of
propaganda techniques
covered
Cite evidence from a
public document
* Is unable to identify
the presence of bias or
propaganda
* Has heard the terms
“objective” and
“subjective” but does
not yet grasp the
concepts
* Can recognize the
presence of bias or
propaganda, but is
unable to cite the
evidence from the text
* Can define the terms
“objective” and
“subjective”
* Cites specific evidence
from a public document
of specific instances of
bias
* Explains the author’s
intent behind persuasion
* Can recognize the
difference between
objective and subjective
statements
† Frequency will be assessed on the ability of students to perform proficiently on this rubric consistently over a period of time.
†† Specific techniques include: assertion, bandwagon, cardstacking, glittering generalities, name calling, plain folks, stereotyping,
testimonials, and transfer