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Argumentative Essay Rubric 
Rubric Code: V2485X2
By MissMelB
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Distinguished

5 pts

Proficient

4 pts

Basic

3 pts

Below Expectations

2 pts

Non-Performance

1 pts

Introduction Paragraph

An introductory statement
identifies the issue the paper
will discuss. A clear thesis statement
presents the claim
about the issue.
Distinguished

• Strong hook.
• Attention grabbing.
• Both sides presented.
Proficient

• Strong hook.
• Both sides presented.
Basic

• Hook and claim are
present.
• Both sides presented
efficiently.
Below Expectations

• Hook is not present.
• Needs better
information for topics.
Non-Performance

• Hook is missing.
• Supporting details
missing.
Three supporting paragraphs

Convincing reasons and
evidence to support
the argument.
Distinguished

• Strong evidence and
explanations to
support claims (3).
• Thorough
explanations of
support.
Proficient

• Semi-strong evidence
and explanations to
support claims (2).
• Sufficient
explanations of
support.
Basic

• Sufficient evidence
and explanation
are present (2).
• Both sides supported
by basic information.
Below Expectations

• Weak evidence and
explanations to
support claims (less
than 2).
• Insufficient
explanations of
support.
Non-Performance

• Evidence or
explanations of
support are is
missing.
• Explanations missing.
Counter argument paragraph

Convincing counter argument with support
Distinguished

• Strong evidence and
explanations to
support claims (2).
• Thorough
explanations of
support.
Proficient

• Semi-strong evidence
and explanations to
support claims (2).
• Sufficient
explanations of
counter-
claim support.
Basic

• Sufficient evidence
and explanation
are present (2) for
counter argument.
• Counter argument
supported by
basic information.
Below Expectations

• Weak evidence and
explanations to
support of counter
claims (less than 2).
• Insufficient
explanations of
support.
Non-Performance

• Evidence or
explanations of
support are is
missing.
• Explanations missing.
Conclusion

Conclusion that restates topic and thesis
Distinguished

• Strong restatement
of the claim with a
very strong
recommendation.
Proficient

• Effectively restates
topic and offers a
specific
recommendation.
Basic

• Sufficiently offers a
recommendation
related to the thesis.
Below Expectations

• Restated claim or
closing statement is
weak or is missing.
Non-Performance

• Restated claim or
closing statement is
not understood.
Grammar and Spelling:

Correct use of punctuation and format. Words are spelled correctly and used in an understandable manner.
Distinguished

• Flawless grammar,
punctuation and
spelling, No errors
found.
Proficient

• Nearly flawless
grammar,
punctuation and
spelling, Three or
less errors found.
Basic

• Few errors in
grammar,
punctuations, and
spelling. Five or less
errors found.
Below Expectations

• Consistent grammar,
spelling and
punctuation errors.
Hard to understand
text. Seven or less
errors found.
Non-Performance

• Several errors and
texts is hard to
comprehend. Eight or
more errors.
References/Citations

Work Cited page formatted in APA format. In-text citations for supported text evidence.
Distinguished

• All in-text citations are
present.
• All sources
referenced in work
cited page.
Proficient

• Work Citied is present
• Very Few APA
formatting issues.
Basic

• Work Cited is present
with minor issues
• In-text citations have
minor errors.
Below Expectations

• Work Cited or in-text
citations have several
errors.
Non-Performance

• Sources not
referenced.
• No in-text
citations.




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