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6th Grade Argumentative Essay Rubric
CSAS 6th Grade Argumentative Essay Rubric
Rubric Code:
CX2XA6X
By
jjpars
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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6th Grad Argumentative Essay Rubric
Exemplary
4 pts
Proficient
3 pts
Emerging
2 pts
Not Yet Demonstrated
1 pts
Intro / Claim
Exemplary
Introduction grabs reader's attention and creates interest. Contains detailed background information and a clearly-stated claim. Logical and accurate reasons fully support the claim.
Proficient
Introduction creates interest and contains background information. The claim is clear and the reasons given to support the claim are mostly logical and accurate.
Emerging
Introduction adequately explains the background, but it may lack not always be clear. Claim is evident, but may be unclear or inaccurate. Reasons given to support the claim aren't supportive and more than one might be incorrect.
Not Yet Demonstrated
Background details are a random collection of information, are unclear, and may be loosely related to the topic. Claim is vague or missing entirely. Reasons given to support the claim might be missing entirely or so vague as to provide no support.
Evidence
Exemplary
Paragraphs are well developed with a clearly written reason followed by relevant, accurate evidence for support. Conclusion revisits the claim in a new way.
Proficient
Paragraphs are clear enough with adequately written reasons and mostly relevant and accurate evidence for support. Conclusion summarizes claim and key points with some "fresh" commentary present.
Emerging
Paragraphs are present, but they do not all follow the reason/evidence structure. Also, several pieces of evidence might be missing or inaccurate. Conclusion mirrors introduction too closely.
Not Yet Demonstrated
Most of the paragraphs are poorly or not at all developed. Conclusion is missing or does not re-visit the claim.
Organization
Exemplary
Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the original claim. Transitions are smooth and provide connections between and among ideas.
Proficient
Logical progression of ideas. Transitions are present throughout and provide adequate connections between and among ideas.
Emerging
Organization is clear. Transitions are present, but may not lend to the connection between and among ideas.
Not Yet Demonstrated
No disceernable organization. Transitions are not present.
Word Choice
Exemplary
Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive. Words are well-chosen.
Proficient
Writing is clear and effort is shown in word choice.
Formal style consistent throughout.
Emerging
Writing is mostly clear throughout essay. Some words repeated throughout essay. Formal style is inconsistent and/or inappropriate at various points in essay.
Not Yet Demonstrated
Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Word choice is basic. Formal style is inconsistent throughout essay.
Conventions
Exemplary
Punctuation, spelling, and grammar are accurate with few or no errors.
Proficient
Punctuation, spelling, and grammar are generally accurate, with some errors.
Emerging
Several errors in punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
Not Yet Demonstrated
Many errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Subjects:
English
Humanities
Types:
Writing
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