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Argument Essay Argument Essay This rubric is for evaluating argument essays and the ability to formulate argumentative writings. Rubric Code: XX3A92B By mdouglas23 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Argument Essay rubric
	Exemplary 4 pts	Accomplished 3 pts	Developing 2 pts	Beginning 1 pts	Does Not Meet 0 pts
Quality of argument	Exemplary Argument presented is of high quality with logical organization which adds to its strength. It is appropriately matched to the audience. Evidence is strong and well-developed.	Accomplished Argument presented is of very good quality, is logical and well organized. The argument is appropriate for the audience. Evidence is good and presented satisfactorily.	Developing Argument presented is of good quality, basically logical and organized. The argument is appropriate for the audience. Evidence is present but may miss the mark.	Beginning Argument presented has some organization and logic. The argument is somewhat appropriate for the audience. Evidence may be weak or poorly presented.	Does Not Meet Argument presented is lacking strong quality, has weak or no organization and logic. Evidence is minuscule or not evident.
Grammatics/Punctuation	Exemplary There are no grammatic or usage errors, and no punctuation errors. Sentences are well constructed and flow well.	Accomplished There are few, if any errors and great flow in sentences.	Developing There are few errors in grammar and punctuation, and the flow is readable.	Beginning There are errors that interfere with the ability to follow the esay.	Does Not Meet Grammar errors and punctuation errors interfere with the reader's ability to easily read the essay.
Introduction	Exemplary Beginning that hooks the reader Establish the importance of the topic Provide background information/context Claim with 2-3 reasons (thesis)	Accomplished Missing 1 of the required elements	Developing Missing 2 of the required elements	Beginning Missing 3 of the required elements	Does Not Meet No evidence of meeting requirements
Body Paragraph	Exemplary Topic sentence that restates the reasons Two cited sources per paragraph Quote, paraphrase or summarize evidence from sources (choose 2 per paragraph)	Accomplished Missing 1 of the required elements	Developing Missing 2 of the required elements	Beginning Missing 1 of the required elements	Does Not Meet No evidence of meeting requirements
Conclusion	Exemplary Restate the claim in different words Restate reasons in different words	Accomplished Missing one of the required elements	Developing Missing 2 of the required elements	Beginning No evidence of meeting the requirement	Does Not Meet