Directions: Look for an argumentative text that interests you from magazine, newspaper, and/or the internet. Read and analyze the article carefully, then supply the needed data to complete the table below. Source: Title of the Article: Main Argument/Writer's Claim: Counterclaim: Textual Evidence: Rubric for Position Paper: Criteria Very Good Good Average Needs Improvement (10 points) (6 points) (4 (2 points) points) Well-defined controversial issue Clear position on the issue Convincing arguments Total Points Score Rating: Highest possible points: 40 points Equivalent Rating: Very Good: 32 - 40 points = 95 Average: 16 -23 points = 80 Good: 24 -31 points = 85 Needs Improvement: 8 - 15 points = 7