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Argumentative Essay Rubric Code: NXW324W By clafauci Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

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	exceptional 20 pts	effective 10 pts	emerging 5 pts
Strong Introduction	exceptional 1-engaging hook grabs the reader's attention 2-writer clearly states the argument 3-writer briefly states reasons for his/her argument 4-introduction helps reader understand the importance of the argument	effective The introduction does not help the reader understand the importance of the argument.	emerging Two or more requirements for a strong introduction are missing.
Reasons/body paragraphs	exceptional 1-strong topic sentence is written for each paragraph 2-each reason is fully explained and examples are given 3-reasons and examples are logical 4-each reason paragraph ends with a clincher	effective One of the four requirements for a body paragraph is missing.	emerging -reasons or examples are not logical or two or more requirements for body paragraphs
Counter Argument	exceptional 1- a clear counter argument is explained 2-the writer provides a rebuttal for the counter argument	effective A counter argument is made but a rebuttal is not stated.	emerging The writer does not pose a counter argument.
Writer's Craft	exceptional 1-excellent word choice effectively conveys ideas 2-tone is appropriate 3-writer includes at least one "snapshot"	effective One of the three required elements of Writer's Craft is not evidenced.	emerging Two of the required elements of Writer's Craft are not evidenced.
Conclusion	exceptional 1-argument is restated 2-reasons are restated 3-conclusion provides insight or gives the reader something to think about 4-conclusion ends with a strong clincher	effective One of the three requirements for a conclusion is missing.	emerging The conclusion does not effectively wrap up the argumentative essay.