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Argurmentative Essay 
I can write an argumentative 4 paragraph essay with an effective thesis statement which clearly states my topic. I can develop effective reasons with clear evidence. I can effectively conclude my essay.
Rubric Code: U78XB4
By fmcgregor
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Argumentative - 4 Paragraph
  Exceeds Standard

4 pts

Meets Standard

3 pts

Approaches Standard

2 pts

Below Standard

1 pts

Incomplete

0 pts

Introductory Paragraph

Exceeds Standard

Thesis statement with claim clearly stated.
Includes effective background information.
Meets Standard

Thesis statement with a claim.
Includes background information.
Approaches Standard

May not contain a thesis statement or a claim.
May not include background information.
Below Standard

Missing both thesis statement and a claim.
Background information may be missing.
Incomplete

Introduction is not complete.
Transition Sentence

Exceeds Standard

Transition sentence is smooth, well chosen and clarifies the relationship between ideas. Writer has worked to "hide" the transition word.
Meets Standard

Transition sentence is well chosen and used appropriately. Writer may have "hidden" the transition word.
Approaches Standard

Transition sentence is included, but may not be well chosen. Writer may not have "hidden" the transition word.
Below Standard

Transition sentence may be present, but is not well chosen. The writer has not "hidden" the transition word.
Incomplete

No transition sentence is present.
Key Idea/Reason

Exceeds Standard

Key idea/reason is fully developed with interesting, relevant supporting evidence.
Meets Standard

Key idea/reason is developed with relevant, supporting evidence.
Approaches Standard

Key idea/reason is somewhat developed with supporting evidence.
Below Standard

Key idea/reason is not supported with supporting evidence.
Incomplete

Key idea/reason is missing.
No evidence is present.
Conclusion

Exceeds Standard

Strong conclusion that revisits the thesis statement.
More than one sentence.
Effectively summarizes the essay.
Meets Standard

Conclusion restates the thesis statement.
More than one sentence.
Adequately sums up the eassay.
Approaches Standard

Attempts to revisit thesis statement.
Only one sentence.
Attempts to sum up the essay.
Below Standard

No attempt to revisit the thesis statement.
Only one sentence.
Does not summarize the essay.
Incomplete

Missing most of the necessary elements for an effective conclusion.
OR
No conclusion present.
Conventions

Exceeds Standard

Very few errors in conventions.
Meets Standard

Some convention errors, but they do not interfere with meaning.
Approaches Standard

Several convention errors that may slow down the reader.
Below Standard

Many convention errors that make comprehension difficult.
Incomplete

Missing or so many convention errors that comprehending is extremely difficult.




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