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Argument Essay AP Language 
Generic AP 0-9 rubric for argument essays
Rubric Code: V7B884
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Extra Effective

100/50/25

9 pts

Effective

96/48/24

8 pts

Less Effective but more than adequa

92/46/23

7 pts

Adequate

86/43/21

6 pts

Less Adequate

78/39/19

5 pts

Inadequate

72/36/18

4 pts

Less Inadequate

64/32/16

3 pts

Little Success

60/30/15

2 pts

Simplistic/VERY WEAK!!!

50/25/12

1 pts

Blank/off topic/merely repeats the

0 always

0 pts

Argument essay
1 pts

Write an essay that defends, challenges or qualifies the position. Support your argument with appropriate evidence from your reading, observation, or experience.

Extra Effective

Sophisticated in argument through their development, or particularly impressive in their control of language.
Effective

Effectively defend, challenge or qualify. The evidence and explanations are appropriate and convincing. The prose demonstrates a consistent ability to control a wide range of elements of effective writing
Less Effective but more than adequa

Fit the description of a 6 but provide a more complete explanation, more thorough development, or a more mature prose style.
Adequate

Adequately defend, challenge or qualify. The evidence and explanations are appropirate and sufficient. Th writing may contain lapses in dictio nor syntax but generally the prose is clear.
Less Adequate

Adequate position that defends, challenges or qualifies, but the evidence or explanations used may be unever, in consistent, or limited. The writing may contain lapses in diction or syntax, but it usually contains the author's ideas.
Inadequate

Inadequately defends, challenges or qualifies. The evidence or explanations may be inappropriate, insufficient, or less convincing. The prose generally conveys the writers ideas but may be less consistent in controlling the elements of effective writing.
Less Inadequate

Demonstrate less success than a 4 in defending, challenging, or qualifying. The papers show less maturity in control of writing.
Little Success

Demonstrate little success in defending, challenging, or qualifying. These papers may misunderstand the prompt, or substitute a simple task by responding to the prompt tangentially with unrelated, inaccurate, or inappropriate explanation. The prose often demonstrates weaknesses in writing, such as grammatical problems, a lack of development or organization, or a lack of control.
Simplistic/VERY WEAK!!!

Undeveloped, especially simplistic in their explanation and argument, or weak in their control of language.
Blank/off topic/merely repeats the

on-topic response that receives no credit, such as one that merely repeats the prompt. Blank. Off topic responses such as your thoughtful retelling of the 3 little pigs.




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