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Argumentative Essay 
Midterm Argumentative Essay
For take home argumentative essay
Rubric Code: QB3575
By wtanagho
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric In-Class Timed Essay
  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Average

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Introduction
20 %

Excellent

Directly addresses the prompt; well-developed paragraph with relevant background information; thesis sentence that clearly states author's opinion; preview of support
Good

Addresses the prompt indirectly; some background information is irrelevant; thesis sentence clear but no preview of support
Average

Does not directly address the prompt until the thesis statement; undeveloped or totally irrelevant background information; thesis sentence does not state a clear opinion
Poor

Does not address, or misunderstands, the prompt; little or no background information given; no clear thesis statement or no "opinion" language present
Body Paragraphs
20 %

Excellent

Thorough paragraph development; clear topic sentences throughout that address reasons given in the thesis; support is relevant and concrete examples are given
Good

Appropriate paragraph development - support is sound and logical but may lack specificity - clear topic sentences for the most part
Average

Paragraphs somewhat underdeveloped - topic sentences present but weak in development; supporting details may not be relevant; no concrete examples given
Poor

Underdeveloped or undeveloped paragraphs. Topic sentences unclear or not present; supporting details
Counterargument
20 %

Excellent

Topic sentence contains logical counterargument; refutation clear and present in the first part of the paragraph; support for refutation is strong; concrete examples given
Good

Topic sentence contains a logical counterargument; refutation present but not fully developed; exampels are somewhat general
Average

Topic sentence contains counterargument but no refutation is present
Poor

Counterargument not presented
Conclusion
10 %

Excellent

Thesis is restated by paraphrasing; main support is summarized without counterargument repeated; compelling final thoughts given to reader
Good

Thesis restated; Main points summarized, including coutnerargument; final thoughts are not compelling
Average

Thesis statement not restated and/or summary not present; no final thoughts for reader
Poor

Conclusion not present or summary of main points is not included.
Mechanics/Grammar
20 %

Excellent

Freedom from distracting errors such as spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors. Virtually free of grammar errors.
Good

Contains only occasional errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar
Average

Contains distracting errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Poor

Frequent and basic errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar
Flow
10 %

Excellent

Transition words are used to signal changes in idea - transition word choice is logical - freedom from distracting transitions
Good

Contains occasional transition word choice errors
Average

Contains jarring or distracting transitional errors, such as a few transitional word choice errors or lack of transition words
Poor

No transition words given to signal changes in idea



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