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Argumentative Essay Rubric 
CC Argumentative Essay Rubric
The attached rubric supports Argumentative Essay Writing under the Common Core State Standards.
Rubric Code: E858BB
By ajohnson2
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Subject: Humanities  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Argumentative Essay Rubric
  Exemplary

20 pts

Proficient

15 pts

Emerging

10 pts

Not Yet Demonstrated

5 pts

Intro / Thesis

Exemplary

Well-developed introduction engages the reader and creates interest. . 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 adquately explains the background of the problem, but may lack clarity. thesis staes 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

Well-developed argumentative points directly support the writer's thesis / position. Supporting examples are concrete and detailed. Commentary is logical and well-thought-out.
Proficient

Most argumentative points are related to the thesis. Refutation acknowledges opposing viewpoint(s) with some logic and clarity.
Emerging

More than one argumentative point lacks sufficient details and support. Writer attempts to address one or more opposing arguments, but the writer may not refute the opposition clearly or adequately.
Not Yet Demonstrated

Most argumentative points are poorly developed. Refutation is missing or vague. Commentary is not present. Conclusion does not re-visit the thesis or summarize key argumentative point(s).
Organization

Exemplary

Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the thesis. Student exhibits use of AXES paragraph structure.
Proficient

Logical progression of ideas. Transitions are present throughout essay and students uses some elements of AXES structure.
Emerging

Organization is clear. Transitions are present, but may not lend to coherence between and among ideas. Not many uses of AXES paragraph structure.
Not Yet Demonstrated

No disceernable organization. Transition are not present. No use of AXES paragraph structure.
Style & Conventions

Exemplary

Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. The tone is highly consistent with writer's position.
Punctuation, spelling, & capitalization are accurate with few or no errors.
Proficient

Writing is clear and sentences have some varied structure. 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. 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. Many errors in punctuation, spelling, & capitalization distract reader.
Sources

Exemplary

Evidence from sources is integrated into essay and serves to add credibility & insight into writer's position. 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. Several sources may not be cited accurately.
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.




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