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Argument Essay 
Argument Essay
This rubric is for evaluating argument essays written by students assessing their ability to formulate argumentative writings that decipher between presidential candiadate choice using factual evidence, data and statistics.
Rubric Code: X9A3W2
By mcenalm
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor-Confusing

1 pts

Fair-Basic Communication

3 pts

Good-Effective Communication

6 pts

Very good-Creative Communication

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Claims/Depth

Poor-Confusing

The essay does not meet the criteria for the assignment. There is a reliance on stock formats with little or no creativity shown.
Fair-Basic Communication

The essay may be short on length. Basic ideas are communicated. Claims may not have much support.
Good-Effective Communication

The essay is readable and interesting. Claims are supported by evidence and warrants.
Very good-Creative Communication

Essay is interesting and highly readable. There are some interesting elements integrated.Claims are supported by evidence and warrants for both sides.
Excellent

Highly creative expression is used. Innovative presentation of ideas are used. Claims are well supported through evidence and use of warrants. Claims and evidence are effectively presented for both sides.
Quality of argument

Poor-Confusing

Argument presented is lacking strong quality, has weak or no organization and logic.
Fair-Basic Communication

Argument presented has some organization and logic. The argument is somewhat appropriate for the audience. Counter argument may/may not be addressed
Good-Effective Communication

Argument presented is of good quality, basically logical and organized. The counterargument is addressed.
Very good-Creative Communication

Argument presented is of very good quality, is logical and well organized. The counterargument is logical and well addressed.
Excellent

Argument and counterargument presented and of high quality with logical organization which adds to its strength. It is appropriately matched to the audience.
Organization

Poor-Confusing

The essay is not cohesive, not 5 paragraphs. Sentences and paragraphs may not be well organized.
Fair-Basic Communication

The essay contains some of the basic 5 paragraph structure but not all. Paragraphs reflect organization and elaboration.
Good-Effective Communication

The essay is structured with an introduction, body, and a conclusion. The ideas flow logically to examine both sides of an argument.
Very good-Creative Communication

The essay is well structured with an introduction, body, and a conclusion. The ideas flow logically to examine both sides of an argument. Evidence is presented to effectively support ideas for each side.
Excellent

The essay is well structured with an introduction, body, and a conclusion. The ideas flow logically to examine both sides of an argument.
Voice

Poor-Confusing

The author had little command of tone or voice.
Fair-Basic Communication

The author attempts to create a voice, but it is not consistant or not appropriate for the topic.
Good-Effective Communication

The author's tone of voice is fairly consistant and appropriate for the topic.
Very good-Creative Communication

The author has a strong tone of voice that supports the topic well.
Excellent

The voice created is exceptional for the topic. The reader enjoys reading!
Grammatics/Punctuation

Poor-Confusing

Grammar errors and punctuation errors interfere with the reader's ability to easily read the essay.
Fair-Basic Communication

There are errors that interfere with the ability to follow the esay.
Good-Effective Communication

There are few errors in grammar and punctuation, and the flow is readable.
Very good-Creative Communication

There are few, if any errors and great flow in sentences.
Excellent

There are no grammatic or usage errors, and no punctuation errors. Sentences are well constructed and flow well.




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