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Argumentative Writing 
Argumentative Writing
Argumentative Writing Rubric - Mr. Benincasa
Rubric Code: UX43977
By andersonm2
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Argumentative Writing
Mr. Benincasa
  Below 11-12

1 pts

Beginning

2 pts

Emerging

3 pts

Proficient

4 pts

Above 11-12

Strongest. Applies an extra credit weight of 0.5.

4.5 pts

Thesis / Claim

W.11-12.1a
W.11-12.1b
Below 11-12

Claim is vague; no stand is taken on an issue.
Beginning

Claim is vague; may be more fact than opinion.
Emerging

Claim is clear and expresses and opinion on a hot-button topic. A strong stand is taken and defended throughout the paper.
Proficient

Claim is clear and expresses an opinion on a hot-button topic of political importance.<BR>
A strong, specific stand is taken and defended consistently throughout the paper.
Above 11-12

Exceeds all requirements and expectations for grade level.
Counterclaim

W.11-12.1b
Below 11-12

Opposing point of view is absent from argument.
Beginning

Opposing point of view is misrepresented OR not effectively refuted.
Emerging

One opposing point of view is clearly presented and effectively refuted with evidence and analysis.
Proficient

More than one opposing point of view is clearly presented and effectively refuted with evidence and analysis.
Above 11-12

Exceeds all requirements and expectations for grade level.
Evidence

W.11-12.1b
Below 11-12

Support for claim/counterclaim is lacking.
Beginning

Support for claim/counterclaim is superficial.
Emerging

Support for claim/counterclaim is sufficient
Proficient

Support for claim/counterclaim is thorough.
Above 11-12

Exceeds all requirements and expectations for grade level.
Style/Tone

W.11-12.1d
Below 11-12

Argument is composed in primarily casual language inappropriate for a formal written argument. Frequent errors in conventions.
Beginning

Argument attempts a formal style and objective tone in parts, but frequently lapses into more casual language inappropriate for a formal written argument. Frequent errors in conventions.
Emerging

Argument maintains a formal style and objective tone with few exceptions. Conventions of Academic English are followed, though some errors may be present.
Proficient

Argument maintains a formal style and objective tone consistently throughout. Conventions of Academic English are followed with few errors.
Above 11-12

Exceeds all requirements and expectations for grade level.
Conclusion

W.11-12.1e
Below 11-12

Concluding paragraph and statements do not exist.
Beginning

Concluding paragraph is present, but may not be long enough, or does not pertain/agree with the rest of the essay.
Emerging

Concluding paragraph is understandable and shares agreement with the rest of the piece, though there may be some discrepancies or missing evidence.
Proficient

Concluding paragraph is well-developed, reiterating evidence found within the essay, and effectively reconsiders the argument and position to appropriately close the piece.
Above 11-12

Exceeds all requirements and expectations for grade level.



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