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Argumentative Essay Rubric
Argumentative Essay Rubric
The attached rubric supports Argumentative Essay Writing under the Common Core State Standards.
Rubric Code:
AX62288
By
kcarbon2
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Subject:
Humanities
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Argumentative Essay Rubric
Exemplary
20 pts
Proficient
15 pts
Emerging
10 pts
Not Yet Demonstrated
5 pts
Intro / Thesis
Exemplary
Well-developed introduction engages the reader and creates interest. Contains detailed background information and a clear explanation of the problem. Thesis clearly states a significant and compelling position.
Proficient
Introduction creates interest and contains background information. Thesis clearly states a problem and the writer's position is evident.
Emerging
Introduction adquately explains the background of the problem, but may lack clarity. thesis staes a problem, but writer's position may not be evident.
Not Yet Demonstrated
Background details are a random collection of information, are unclear, and may be loosely related to the topic. Thesis / position is vague or not stated.
Argumentative Points
Exemplary
Well-developed argumentative points directly support the writer's thesis / position. Supporting examples are concrete and detailed. Commentary is logical and well-thought-out. Conclusion revisits the thesis in a new way and applies the writer's position universally.
Proficient
Most argumentative points are related to the thesis. Refutation acknowledges opposing viewpoint(s) with some logic and clarity. Conclusion summarizes thesis and key points with some commentary present.
Emerging
More than one argumentative point lacks sufficient details and support. Writer attempts to address one or more opposing arguments, but the writer may not refute the opposition clearly or adquately. Conclusion mirrors introduction too closely, with little or no new commentary on the writer's thesis / position.
Not Yet Demonstrated
Most argumentative points are poorly developed. Refutation is missing or vague. Commentary is not present. Conclusion does not re-visit the thesis or summarize key argumentative point(s).
Pros and Cons
Exemplary
Effectively and completely analyzes both pros and cons of the issue.
Proficient
Mostly analyzes both pros and cons of the issue.
Emerging
Attempts an analysis of both pros and cons of the issue.
Not Yet Demonstrated
Either missed a pro or con or did not attempt an analysis, rather just wrote a summary.
Consideration of Political Beliefs
Exemplary
Analyzes both the views of each candidate and provides a summary of their beliefs. Conclusion effectively takes a stance and calls voters toward their candidate.
Proficient
Some analysis of one/both the views of each candidate and provides a summary of their beliefs. Conclusion roughly takes a stance and calls voters toward their candidate.
Emerging
Attempts to show the views of either one or each candidate and attempts a summary of their beliefs. Conclusion attempts to takes a stance and tries to call voters toward their candidate.
Not Yet Demonstrated
Either did not provide information on one candidate or did not provide enough information on both. Conclusion does not call for votes.
Organization
Exemplary
Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the thesis. Transition are smooth and provide coherence between and among ideas.
Proficient
Logical progression of ideas. Transitions are present throughout essay and provide adequate coherence between and among ideas.
Emerging
Organization is clear. Transitions are present, but may not lend to coherence between and among ideas.
Not Yet Demonstrated
No disceernable organization. Transition are not present.
Style & Conventions
Exemplary
Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Diction is consistent and words are well-chosen. The tone is highly consistent with writer's position.<BR>
Punctuation, spelling, & capitalization are accurate with few or no errors.
Proficient
Writing is clear and sentences have some varied structure. Diction is appropriate. Tone is generally consistent with writer's position. Punctuation, spelling, & capitalization are generally accurate, with some errors.
Emerging
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. Diction is sometimes inconsistent and/or inappropriate at various points in essay. Tone may be inconsistent with writer's position / thesis. Several errors in punctuation, spelling, & capitalization.
Not Yet Demonstrated
Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. Diction is inappropriate and inconsistent throughout essay. Tone of piece is highly inconsistent with writer's position / thesis. Many errors in punctuation, spelling, & capitalization distract reader.
Sources
Exemplary
Evidence from sources is smoothly and logically integrated into essay and serves to add credibility & insight into writer's position / thesis. All sources are cited accurately and are highly relevant and reliable.
Proficient
Evidence from source(s) is integrated into the text. Most sources are cited accurately and are generally relevant and reliable.
Emerging
Some source material is used and may or may not lend credibility to writer's position / thesis. Several sources may not be cited accurately. Relevance and reliability may be questionable.
Not Yet Demonstrated
Little or no source material is used. Source citations are not evident or may be highly inaccurate. Relevance and/or reliability are strongly in question.
Subjects:
Humanities
Types:
Writing
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