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Argumentative Essay
5 Paragraph Essay
Your essay should be typed and in MLA format.
Rubric Code:
HXC7426
By
tgriffith7
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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5 Paragraph Essay
Excellent
6 pts
Average
4 pts
Poor
2 pts
Not Acceptable
0 pts
Introductory Paragraph
Excellent
This paragraph starts with a strong hook. Thesis statement is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay. Thoughtful transition between the hook to the thesis.
Average
Thesis statement and/or hook are somewhat effective. Transition between the two
Poor
Thesis statement and/or hook is not very clear or effective.
Not Acceptable
Thesis statement and/or hook are not acceptable
Evidence
Excellent
Student supports their thesis statement with multiple clear and relevant examples from the articles. Evidence acknowledges and refutes alternate or opposing points of view.
Average
Student supports their thesis statement with some clear and relevant examples from the articles. Evidence acknowledges alternate or opposing points of view.
Poor
Student supports their thesis statement with few clear and relevant examples from the articles. Evidence attempts to acknowledge alternate or opposing points of view.
Not Acceptable
Student supports their thesis statement with no clear and relevant examples from the articles. Evidence makes no attempt to acknowledge alternate or opposing points of view
Conclusion Paragraph
Excellent
Does an excellent job of restating thesis. The paragraph is a thorough summary of the points made within the essay.
Paragraph has a strong conclusion sentence.
Average
Thesis is restated well. The paragraph is a good summary of the points made within the essay.
Paragraph has a good conclusion sentence.
Poor
Thesis is not restated very well. The paragraph is not a good summary of the points made within the essay. Paragraph needs a stronger conclusion sentence.
Not Acceptable
Paragraph is not acceptable. It does not restate thesis, summarize points made in the body paragraphs, or conclude well.
English Conventions
Excellent
Sentence structures vary, subject and verbs agree, varied vocabulary is used, correct punctuation is used. has good use of transitions Correct spelling and capitalization.
Average
Sentence structures vary, subject is used, correct punctuation is used.
Correct spelling and capitalization.
Poor
Correct spelling and capitalization.
Not Acceptable
Mostly correct spelling.
Pre-Writing
Excellent
All four stages of pre-writing are done thoroughly and use the "rule of 5".
Average
All four stages of pre-writing are done and use the "rule of 5".
Poor
Not all four stages of pre-writing are done and does not use the "rule of 5".
Not Acceptable
Pre-writing is not acceptable. Does not use all four stages or the "rule of 5"
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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