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Argument essay for a critical thinking class 
Argument essay for a critical thinking class
A rudimentary rubric for a simple argumentative essay.
Rubric Code: D77486
By crwilson
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Argumentative Essay
  Average

70 pts

Impressive

86 pts

Strong

93 pts

Introduction

Average

May or may not clearly state the topic and position; has some background information, thesis included
Impressive

Clearly states the topic and position; offers helpful background information; thesis clearly express
Strong

Clearly states the topic and position; offers helpful background information; thesis clearly express
Support: Development

Average

Mentions some of the support items; needs to connect theme to real life situations and the active role mentioned in the prompt
Impressive

Has some of the following support items required in the assignment: (1)text reference to (2)use of quotation(s), (3) an example from your personal experience 4) 3 mood and tone words 5) song/theme connection; somewhat connects theme to real life situations and the active role mentioned in the prompt
Strong

Has all of the following support items required in the assignment: (1)text reference to (2)use of quotation(s), (3) an example from your personal experience 4) 3 mood and tone words 5) song/theme connection; connects theme to real life situations and the active role mentioned in the prompt
Conclusion

Average

Conclusion may or may not summarize and restate the thesis in an interesting way that captures the reader's attention
Impressive

Adequate concluding paragraph - summarizes and restates the thesis in an interesting way that captures the reader's attention
Strong

Strong concluding paragraph - summarizes and restates the thesis in an interesting way that captures the reader's attention
Organization

Average

Need to follow the approved outline; almost no organization; more logical progression of ideas needed; more use of transitions between paragraphs
Impressive

Somewhat follows approved outline; some organization; some logical progression of ideas in some parts of essay, but not others; a few transitions, but not throughout the essay
Strong

Follows approved outline; well organized; clear, logical progression of ideas; uses appropriate transitions
Mechanics

Average

Needs improvement on grammatical, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling; need more f sentence structure, precise word choice; may or may not be written in third person point of view; may or may ot meet minimum word count
Impressive

May have some grammatical, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors that do not primarily intefere with comprehesion; uses a variety of sentence structure, precise word choice; third person point of view; meets minimum word count
Strong

No grammatical, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors that intefere with comprehesion; uses a variety of sentence structure, precise word choice; third person point of view; meets minimum work count



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  • argumentative essay, critical thinking essay


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