iRubric: Argument Paragraph Rubric

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Argument Paragraph Rubric Make and support a claim. Rubric Code: SX3C566 By kristybrach Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Argument Paragraph
	Excellent 12 pts	Well Done 10 pts	Almost There 8 pts	Needs Work 6 pts
Content	Excellent Creates a persuasive argument; every sentence supports the claim. Begins with a clear debatable claim. Provides 4 pieces of evidence (2 internet sources) that overwhelming prove the claim. Evidence is of three different types. (facts, personal experience, statistics, experts.)	Well Done Creates a fairly unified and persuasive argument. Begins with a clear, debatable claim. Provides 4 pieces of evidence that supports the claim.	Almost There Struggles to create a persuasive argument, multiple sentences stray from the paragraph's focus. Debatable claim is missing, is not at the beginning of the paragraph, or is unclear. Provides fewer than 4 pieces of evidence.	Needs Work Debatable claim is missing. Only 2 pieces of evidence or fewer.
Organization	Excellent The paragraph presents evidence in the most logical order. Ideas smoothly transition from one idea to the next. The paragraph is at least 6 sentences, in which one is a concluding sentence.	Well Done The paragraph presents evidence in a fairly logical order. There are some transitions from one idea to the next. The paragraph is at least 6 sentences, in which one is a concluding sentence.	Almost There The paragraph struggles to organize evidence in a logical manner. The paragraph includes at least one transition to the next idea and there are at least 5 sentences in the paragraph.	Needs Work The paragraph is not organized into a logical fashion and there are less than 5 sentences and no conclusion.
Credible Websites and Citations	Excellent The paragraph includes at least 2 credible websites that are properly cited within the paragraph. There is also a works cited page that is properly formatted.	Well Done The paragraph includes at least 2 credible websites that are cited within the paragraph. There is also a works cited page included.	Almost There The paragraph includes 1 credible website that is properly cited within the paragraph. There is also a works cited page included.	Needs Work The paragraph includes a website that is cited within the paragraph or has a works cited page.
Editing/Process	Excellent Edits very carefully - complete sentences, correct spelling, punctuation & capitalization. Shows process - pre-write, drafts, revisions, editing on time.	Well Done Edits carefully with few errors. Shows process - more revision would help.	Almost There Many editing errors. More revising and editing are needed.	Needs Work Far too many editing errors. Poorly revised and edited. Guidelines are not followed.