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Effective Argumentation 
Atticus Finch Essay
How can we craft a powerfully persuasive written argument?
Rubric Code: XX577WC
By kjmannion
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Underdeveloped

1 pts

Developing

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Well-Developed

4 pts

Introduction

Underdeveloped

No attempt to grab reader's attention. Topic is established, but no attempt to demonstrate an opinion.
Developing

Author attempts an attention grabber AND Author establishes topic, but claim is unclear.
Proficient

Author attempts an attention grabber AND Author establishes both topic and claim.
Well-Developed

Editorial opening commands the reader's attention and interest AND Author establishes both topic and claim.
Thesis / Claim

Underdeveloped

Claim is vague; no stand is taken on an issue.
Developing

Claim is vague; may be more fact than opinion.
Proficient

Claim expresses an opinion on a topic of importance or interest to young people. Opinion is defended with reasonable consistency throughout.
Well-Developed

Claim expresses a clear opinion on a topic of importance or interest to young people.
Opinion is defended consistently throughout the editorial.
Logical Appeal

Underdeveloped

Reasons for overall argument are lacking OR reasons are presented in a totally illogical manner. No evidence behind reasons.
Developing

Only 2 clear, logical reason for overall argument is given, OR reasons given are not logically different from one another. Explanation of reasons may be illogical or unclear. Lacking factual evidence.
Proficient

At least 2 clear, logical reasons are given in support of overall argument. Reasons are explained clearly, with accompanying factual evidence when necessary.
Well-Developed

At least 3 clear, logical reasons are given in support of overall argument. Reasons are explained clearly, with accompanying factual evidence when necessary.
Counterclaim

Underdeveloped

Opposing point of view is absent from argument.
Developing

Opposing point of view is misrepresented OR not effectively refuted.
Proficient

One opposing point of view is clearly presented, but refutation may be vague or not a true response to the counterclaim.
Well-Developed

At least one opposing point of view is clearly presented and effectively refuted with evidence and analysis.
Overall Organization

Underdeveloped

Overall argument lacks structure.
Developing

Claim may be unclear in the introduction of the argument. Key points may be presented in a confusing or illogical sequence. Concluding paragraph may not follow from or support the argument presented.
Proficient

Claim appears in introduction, body presents several key points related to overall argument, and concluding paragraph follows from and supports the argument presented.
Well-Developed

Claim appears in introduction, each body paragraph focuses on one key point related to the overall argument, and concluding paragraph follows from and supports the argument presented.
Paragraph Organization

Underdeveloped

Most body paragraphs lack focus on one key point. Argument may jump from point to point confusingly within body paragraphs.
Developing

Most body paragraphs are about one key point, but may not begin with clear topic sentence. Explanation, evidence and analysis may be sequenced in a confusing manner.
Proficient

Most body paragraphs begin with a topic sentence that states a key idea related to the overall argument, but explanation, evidence and analysis may be sequenced in a confusing manner.
Well-Developed

Most body paragraphs begin with a topic sentence that states a key idea related to the overall argument., then goes on to explain, give evidence of and analyze that idea in a clear, logical fashion.
(MEGA)
Emotional Appeal / Language Use

Underdeveloped

Style and tone not consistent with publication in a youth magazine. No noticable uses of diction to sway the reader's feelings.
Developing

Style and tone not fully consistent with publication in a youth magazine. At least one effective use of diction to sway the reader's feelings.
Proficient

Argument maintains a style and tone consistent with publication in a youth magazine. At least three effective uses of diction to sway the reader's feelings.
Well-Developed

Argument maintains a style and tone consistent with publication in a youth magazine. Frequent effective use of diction to sway the reader's feelings.
Ethical Appeal / Conventions

Underdeveloped

Author loses most credibility by making a distracting number of errors in multiple categories. Errors hinder reader's comprehension of argument.

Incorrect format /
Somewhat sloppy presentation
Developing

Author loses some credibility by making recurring errors in multiple categories. Some errors hinder reader's comprehension of argument.

Incorrect format /
Somewhat sloppy presentation
Proficient

Author maintains some credibility by following most conventions of Academic English. Recurring errors may be present in 1 - 2 categories. No errors hinder comprehension of argument

Correct format / Neat presentation
Well-Developed

Author maintains good credibility by following the
conventions of Academic English with few errors.

Correct format / Neat presentation



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