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Argumentative Essay 
Rubric Code: BX3266
By tkhoffman
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Argumentative Essay
  A=Excellent

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B=Above Average

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C=Average (Satisfactory)

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D=Below Average

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INTRODUCTION

A=Excellent

The introductory paragraph has a strong hook or attention grabber that is appropriate for the audience. The position statement (thesis) provides a clear, strong statement of the author's position on the topic. A preview (blueprint) of the main arguments is included.
B=Above Average

The introductory paragraph has a hook or attention grabber, but it is weak, rambling or inappropriate for the audience. The position statement (thesis) provides a clear, strong statement of the author's position on the topic. A preview (blueprint) of the main arguments is included.
C=Average (Satisfactory)

The author has an interesting introductory paragraph but the connection to the topic is not always clear. The position statement (thesis) of the author's position on the topic is weak. A preview (blueprint) of the main arguments may be missing.
D=Below Average

The introductory paragraph is not interesting AND is not relevant to the topic. The position statement (thesis) is missing or not clear. A preview (blueprint) of the main arguments is not included.
SUPPORT FOR POSITION

A=Excellent

Includes 2 or more pieces of evidence that support the position statement and all are specific, relevant and show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.
B=Above Average

Includes 1 to 2 pieces of evidence that support the position statement and most are specific, relevant and show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.
C=Average (Satisfactory)

Includes 1 piece of evidence that supports the position statement and is relevant to show how that piece of evidence supports the author's position.
D=Below Average

Includes 1 or fewer pieces of evidence that is NOT relevant AND/OR not explained.
REFUTATION

A=Excellent

Opposing argument is identified and clear. Refutation is very clear and concise in refuting opponent's POV.
B=Above Average

Opposing argument is identified and clear. Refutation is moderately clear and concise in refuting opponent's POV.
C=Average (Satisfactory)

Opposing argument is identified, but unclear. Refutation is weak and general in refuting opponent's POV.
D=Below Average

Refutation is not recognizable or non-existent.
SEQUENCING

A=Excellent

Arguments and support are provided in a logical order that makes it easy and interesting to follow the author's train of thought.
B=Above Average

Arguments and support are provided in a fairly logical order that makes it reasonably easy to follow the author's train of thought.
C=Average (Satisfactory)

A few of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem a little confusing.
D=Below Average

Many of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem very confusing.
CONCLUSION

A=Excellent

The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer's position. Effective restatement of the position statement begins the closing paragraph.
B=Above Average

The conclusion is recognizable. The author's position is restated within the first two sentences of the closing paragraph.
C=Average (Satisfactory)

The author's position is restated within the closing paragraph, but not near the beginning.
D=Below Average

There is no conclusion - the paper just ends.
VOICE

A=Excellent

The author seems to be writing from knowledge or experience. The author has taken the ideas and made them "his own."
B=Above Average

The author seems to be drawing on knowledge or experience, but there is some lack of ownership of the topic.
C=Average (Satisfactory)

The author relates some of his own knowledge or experience, but it adds nothing to the discussion of the topic.
D=Below Average

The author has not tried to transform the information in a personal way. The ideas and the way they are expressed seem to belong to someone else.
GRAMMAR & SPELLING

A=Excellent

The author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
B=Above Average

The author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
C=Average (Satisfactory)

The author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
D=Below Average

The author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
WORKS CITED PAGE

A=Excellent

Follows all MLA rules for Works Cited list with no errors in citation format.
B=Above Average

Follows most MLA rules for Work Cited list with one or two errors in citation format.
C=Average (Satisfactory)

Follows some MLA rules for Work Cited list with more then two errors in citation format.
D=Below Average

Missing Works Cited list.
ESSAY REQUIREMENTS

A=Excellent

The author meets all of the required components of the essay: Title, Name & Hour, Word-Processed, 12 point font, Double spaced
B=Above Average

The author meets most of the required components of the essay: Title, Name & Hour, Word-Processed, 12 point font, Double spaced
C=Average (Satisfactory)

The author only meets a few of the required components of the essay: Title, Name & Hour, Word-Processed, 12 point font, Double spaced
D=Below Average

The author meets few if any of the required components of the essay: Title, Name & Hour, Word-Processed, 12 point font, Double spaced



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