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Discussion Text Type Discussion Text Type Should students wear school uniforms. Rubric Code: S59W2X By ccignarella Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: (Other) Grade Levels: K-5

School uniform
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Introduction	Poor States what the topic is about in basic form.	Fair States the topic and mentions that there are arguments for and against.	Good Clearly states the topic and introduces the different points of view.
Presents Arguments	Poor Presents a minimal number of arguments, either for one or both sides.	Fair Presents simple arguments both for and against.	Good Presents detailed arguments for and against. Gives reasons why certain ideas are believed.
Conclusion	Poor Includes one summary statement.	Fair Includes a summary statement and a recommendation.	Good Includes a detailed summary statement and recommendation that clearly shows a personal point of view.
Paragraphing	Poor One main paragraph only.	Fair New paragraph for each section.	Good Detailed paragraphs containing multiple sentences.
Style	Poor Writing style is one- sided.	Fair Writing style is fair and presents both sides of the argument.	Good Writing style is fair, written in second or third person and presents balanced arguments for and against.
Spelling	Poor Multiple spelling errors of familiar and unfamiliar words. Below grade standard.	Fair A small number of errors that do not detract from the overall presentation.	Good Excellent spelling of age appropriate words.
Vocabulary	Poor Simple vocabulary. Lack of words that create interest.	Fair Vocabularly adequate for presenting ideas.	Good Vocabulary creates interest and helps to convince readers of arguments for and against. Many thoughtful words and phrases included.