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Crucible Essay Rubric 
The attached rubric supports Argumentative Essay Writing under the Common Core State Standards.

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  Exemplary

10 pts

Proficient

8 pts

Emerging

6 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 adequately explains the background of the problem, but may lack clarity. thesis states 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

The response provides thorough and convincing support, citing evidence for the thesis statement that includes the effective use of sources, facts, and details. The response includes most of the following:
• Integrated, thorough, and relevant evidence, including precise references to sources
• Effective use of a variety of elaborative techniques (including but not limited to definitions, quotations, and examples), demonstrating an understanding of the topic and text
• Varied sen
Proficient

The response provides adequate support, citing
evidence for the writer’s thesis statement that includes the use of sources, facts, and details. The response includes most of the following:
• Integrated and relevant evidence from sources, though references may be general or imprecise
• Adequate use of some elaborative techniques
• Adequate expression of ideas, employing a mix of
precise and general language
• Some variation in sentence structure
Emerging

The response provides uneven, cursory support/evidence for the writer’s thesis statement that includes partial use of sources, facts, and details. The response may include the following:
• Weakly integrated evidence from sources; erratic
or irrelevant references or citations
• Repetitive or ineffective use of elaborative techniques
• Imprecise or simplistic expression of ideas
• Some use of inappropriate domain-specific vocabulary
Not Yet Demonstrated

The response provides minimal support/evidence for
the writer’s thesis statement, including little use of sources, facts, and details. The response may include the following:
• Minimal, erroneous, or irrelevant evidence or citations from the source material
• Expression of ideas that is vague, unclear, or confusing
• Limited and often inappropriate language or domain specific vocabulary
• Sentences limited to simple constructions
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.
MLA Formatting

Exemplary

First page is correctly formatted/
Sources are cited correctly in the text/
Works Cited Page is correctly formatted
Proficient

First page is mostly formatted correctly
Most sources are cited correctly in the text/
Works Cited Page is mostly formatted
Emerging

First page is partially correctly formatted/
Some sources are cited correctly in the text/
Works Cited Page is somewhat formatted
Not Yet Demonstrated

First page is not correctly formatted/No Sources are cited correctly in the text/
Thee is a Works Cited Page



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