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9th Argumentative Writing Rubric 
Rubric Code: W23646C
By fpcrufolo
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Argumentative Essay
  Mastery 4

4 pts

Proficient 3

3 pts

Basic 2

2 pts

Standard not met 1

1 pts

Claim
25 %

Mastery 4

Introduces a well thought out and specific claim that appears at the end of the intro paragraph.
Proficient 3

introduces a claim later in the essay.
Basic 2

Claim is vague or difficult to understand.
Standard not met 1

Difficult to find the claim or no claim at all.
Counterclaim
10 %

Mastery 4

Acknowledges the opposing viewpoint and provides at least one strength of the opposing claim as well as a clear rebuttal.
Proficient 3

Acknowledges the opposing viewpoint but strengths and rebuttal are not relevant to the claim.
Basic 2

Acknowledges the opposing viewpoint but rebuttal is not present.
Standard not met 1

No counterclaim and no rebuttal.
Evidence
30 %

Mastery 4

Evidence is strong and supports the claim. Evidence is properly quoted and cited. Quotes are properly integrated.
Proficient 3

Evidence is strong and supports the claim but may not be properly quoted, cited, or integrated.
Basic 2

Evidence is weak and does not clearly support the claim. Errors in citations and/or integration of quotes.
Standard not met 1

Evidence does not exist or is irrelevant to the claim. Missing citations and/or no attempt to integrate quotes.
Word Choice/Transition
10 %

Mastery 4

Strong transitions exist throughout the essay.
Uses variety of words, phrases to create cohesion and ckarify relationships between the claim and the supporting evidence.
Establishes and maintains a formal tone and is in 3rd person pov.
Proficient 3

Some transitions are used.
1-2 errors in word choice/word usage but not enough to cause misunderstandings or harm the relationships between the claim and the supporting evidence.
Mostly follows a formal tone and is in 3rd person pov.
Basic 2

Lacking transitions.
More than 3 errors with little variety in word choice. Cohesion is harder to follow as a result.
Some informal sections of writing and/or inconsistent pov.
Standard not met 1

No transitions or transitions are not properly used.
Very little cohesion and/or clarity.
Casual tone and style. Uses first person POV several times.
Conclusion
15 %

Mastery 4

Provides a concluding statement that follows and supports the argument presented.
Proficient 3

Concluding statement mostly supports the argument presented.
Basic 2

Concluding statement mentions the argument presented or it is a word for word restatement of the original claim.
Standard not met 1

No concluding statement exists.
Conventions/MLA
10 %

Mastery 4

Demonstrates exceptional command of the conventions of standard written language and is free of errors in proper MLA format (12 font, TNR, double space throughout, heading, title centered)
Proficient 3

Demonstrates strong comand of the conventions of standard written language, having few errors and is mostly in proper MLA format.
Basic 2

Demonstrates proficient comand of the conventions of standard written language, having some errors which may confuse meaning. 2 errors in MLA format.
Standard not met 1

Demonstrates poor command of the conventions of standard written language. More than 2 errors in MLA format.




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