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Argumentative Essay Rubric
Argumentative Essay Rubric
Rubric Code:
H247C52
By
nd_mibs
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Argumentative Essay Rubric
Exemplary
15 pts
Proficient
10 pts
Emerging
5 pts
Not Yet Demonstrated
0 pts
Intro / Thesis/Purpose
Exemplary
Well-developed introduction engages the reader and creates interest with the hook. 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 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. Refutation acknowledges opposing viewpoints clearly and skillfully. Conclusion revisits the thesis in a new way and applies the writer's position universally.
Proficient
Most argumentative points are related to the thesis, but one may lack sufficient support or deviates from thesis. Refutation acknowledges opposing viewpoint(s) with some logic and clarity. Conclusion summarizes thesis and key points with some "fresh" commentary present.
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 adquately. Conclusion mirrors introduction too closely, with little or no new commentary on the writer's thesis / position.
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. Transitions 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 discernable organization. Transition are not present.
Style & Conventions
Exemplary
Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Words are well-chosen. The tone is highly consistent with writer's position / thesis and appropriate throughout essay.
Punctuation, spelling, & capitalization are accurate with few or no errors.
Proficient
Writing is clear and sentences have some varied structure. Wording is appropriate. Tone is generally consistent with writer's position / thesis and is appropriate throughout essay.
Punctuation, spelling, & capitalization are generally accurate, with some errors.
Emerging
Writing is mostly clear, but sentences may lack variety. Wording 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. Wording 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.
Redundancy
Exemplary
The essay is minimally repetitive and attempts were made to vary wording and structure.
Proficient
The essay is somewhat repetitive either in the vocabulary used or sentence structure
Emerging
The essay is fairly repetitive either in the vocabulary used or sentence structure
Not Yet Demonstrated
The essay is extremely repetitive either in the vocabulary used or sentence structure.
MLA
Exemplary
All sources are cited accurately parenthetically and are highly relevant and reliable.
Correct Font and Size are used.
Title Page done precisely.
Work Cited done precisely.
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Proficient
Most sources are cited accurately parenthetically and are relevant and reliable.
Correct font and Size are used.
Title Page done mostly precisely.
Work Cited done mostly precisely.
Emerging
Some sources are cited accurately parenthetically and are somewhat relevant and reliable.
Correct Font and Size are used.
Title Page done somewhat precisely.
Work Cited done somewhat precisely.
Not Yet Demonstrated
Sources are not cited accurately parenthetically and aren't always relevant and reliable.
Correct Font and Size are used.
Title Page not done precisely.
Work Cited not done precisely.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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