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6th Grade Argumentative Essay Rubric 
6th Grade Argumentative Essay Rubric
Rubric Code: RX64CBC
By w2teach4u
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric 6th Grad Argumentative Essay Rubric
100 %
  Mastery/Exceptional Mastery

100 pts

Proficient

86 pts

Emerging

73 pts

Not Yet Demonstrated

60 pts

Intro / Claim
20 %

Background/History
Claim
Supporting Reasons
Mastery/Exceptional Mastery

Well-developed introduction engages the reader and creates interest. Contains detailed background information and a clearly-stated claim.
Proficient

Introduction creates interest and contains background information. The claim is pretty clear and the reasons given to support the claim are accurate.
Emerging

Introduction adequately explains the background, but it may lack clarity. Claim is evident, but may be unclear or inaccurate. The reasons are included but sparingly.
Not Yet Demonstrated

Background details are a random collection of information and may be loosely related to the topic. Claim is vague or missing entirely. Reasons are vague or missing.
Evidence
40 %

Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Mastery/Exceptional Mastery

Paragraphs are well developed with a clearly written reason followed by relevant, accurate evidence for support.
Conclusion revisits the claim in a new way.
Proficient

Paragraphs are clear and include written reasons and mostly accurate evidence for support.
Conclusion revisits the claim in a new way.
Emerging

Paragraphs are present, but they do not all include reasons and evidence. Also, several pieces of evidence might be missing or inaccurate.
Conclusion mirrors introduction too closely.
Not Yet Demonstrated

Most of the paragraphs are poorly or not at all developed.
Conclusion is missing or does not re-visit the claim.
Organization
20 %

Structure
Transitions
Mastery/Exceptional Mastery

Transitions are smooth and provide coherence between and among ideas.
Proficient

Transitions are present throughout and provide adequate coherence between and among ideas.
Emerging

Transitions are present, but may not lend to the coherence between and among ideas.
Not Yet Demonstrated

Transition are not present.
Style & Conventions
20 %

Spelling, Punctuation, Capitalization, Word Choice
Mastery/Exceptional Mastery

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are accurate with few or no errors.
Proficient

Writing is clear and sentences have some varied structure. Punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are generally accurate, with some errors.
Emerging

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. Several errors in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Not Yet Demonstrated

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. Many errors in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization distract reader.





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