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Argumentative Essay
Argumentative Essay
Students identify an issue facing people who must balance this against the other aspects of their lives. Students chose a topic that is a social issue that affects thousands of people daily.
Rubric Code:
BX59C47
By
cgolleher
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Argumentative Essay
Novice
0 pts
Intermediate
9 pts
Proficient
11 pts
Accomplished
13 pts
Introduction
15 pts
Novice
No topic selected.
Intermediate
No attempt is made to capture the reader's attention. OR Thesis cannot be identified.
Proficient
One - two elements of the introduction are missing.
Elements of the introduction: attention grabber, thesis statement, and mention points briefly
Accomplished
Introduces the topic and captures the reader's attention. Thesis statement is located at the beginning of the essay. The issue and claim are stated.
Body of Paper
15 pts
Novice
Two- three paragraphs are written, but offer little support or contain no research.
Intermediate
Two - three paragraphs of support are written. A minimal amount of research is found in the paper.
Proficient
Two - three paragraphs of support are written. Research is found in two paragraphs.
Accomplished
Writes at least three supporting paragraphs for the argument contained in the thesis paragraph. Research is properly cited in three paragraphs.
Conclusion
15 pts
Novice
Paper is concluded with no reference to the issue or claim. The reader is left with nothing to do.
Intermediate
Reference to the issue or claim is made. The reader is left with nothing to do, or the paper is merely a re-wording of the introduction.
Proficient
Reference to the issue and claim are made, and an attempt is made to wrap up the paper in a satisfying manner for the reader.
Accomplished
Gives the reader something to think about or do further or a call to action is present. Reference to the issue and claim is made, but no overt restatement of the thesis.
Format
15 pts
Novice
None of the following: 1 pages in length, 12 point font size, Times New Roman, work's cited page, page numbers, header.
OR
Plagiarism is apparent.
Intermediate
Missing three or more of the following: 1 pages in length, CMS format, 12 point font size, Times New Roman, bibliography
Plagiarism is probable
Proficient
Missing two of the following: 1-2 pages in length, CMS format, 12 point font size, Times New Roman, bibliography.
Accomplished
1-2 pages in length, CMS format, 12 point font size, Times New Roman, bibliography.
Mechanics
15 pts
Novice
More than 10 grammar, spelling or mechanical errors are present
Intermediate
7-10 grammar, spelling or mechanical errors are present
Proficient
3-6 grammar, spelling or mechanical errors are present.
Accomplished
The paper is grammatically correct with 0-3 spelling and mechanical errors
Keywords:
current events, argumentative essay, argument
Subjects:
English
Social Sciences
Types:
Writing
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