AP English Language and Composition FRQ Rubric (Synthesis / Rhetorical Analysis / Argument)
The AP English Language and Composition FRQ Rubric (Synthesis / Rhetorical Analysis / Argument) scored out of 6 points across 3 criteria, for synthesis, rhetorical analysis, argument writing at grades 9-12. Published by College Board.
How it is scored
- Thesis1 pts · 2 levels
- Evidence and Commentary4 pts · 5 levels
- Sophistication1 pts · 2 levels
What each criterion measures
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- Thesis is worth 1 of the 6 points, scored across 2 levels.
- Evidence and Commentary is worth 4 of the 6 points, scored across 5 levels.
- Sophistication is worth 1 of the 6 points, scored across 2 levels.
Source
College Board. Official document. Rubrics are revised periodically, so check the source before using this for a graded assessment.
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