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Argumentative Essay Rubric--Scarlet Letter 
Essay Rubric-Native American Assessment
This essay will be used to grade argumentation essay based on The Scarlet Letter
Rubric Code: Y24C5C
By tmoore
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Subject: English  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Far Below Basic

1 pts

Below Basic

2 pts

Basic

3 pts

Proficient

4 pts

Advanced

5 pts

Thesis

Writing Standard 1.3 Structure ideas and arguments in a sustained, persuasive, and sophisticated way and support them with precise and relevant examples.
Far Below Basic

Does not state the main point of the essay; is a statement of fact; very broad; refers to the title of the essay
Below Basic

Vaguely states the main point and/or does not have the author's assertion. Is broad; is a statement of fact; or refers to the title of the essay
Basic

States the topic and the assertion towards the topic; may be broad, too vague, a formal announcement; or refers to the title
Proficient

Adequately states the topic and assertion towards the topic.
Advanced

Is clear, precise, states the essays central point and the author's assertion about the topic. It will also state the main points to be covered.
Introduction

Writing Standard 1.3 Structure ideas and arguments in a sustained, persuasive, and sophisticated way and support them with precise and relevant examples.
Far Below Basic

Does not include a thesis or a lead-in. Does not create an interest in the essay.
Below Basic

Includes either the thesis or a lead-in. Does not creat an interest in the essay.
Basic

Includes the thesis and an effective lead-in. May or may not create and interest in the essay.
Proficient

Includes the thesis and an effective lead-in. Creates an interest in the essay.
Advanced

Creates an interest in the essay. The reader want to continue reading. Includes the thesis and has an effective lead-in.
Supporting Paragraphs

Writing Standard 1.3 Structure ideas and arguments in a sustained, persuasive, and sophisticated way and support them with precise and relevant examples.
Far Below Basic

Do not focus on the thesis. Do not have a topic sentence. Do not focus on a central point
Below Basic

Do not focus on the thesis or vaguely relate to thesis. May include a central point that is unclear or without support.
Basic

Focus on the thesis. Contains a central point and has support and/ or evidence for main idea of paragraphs. Each topic sentence is relevent to the thesis.
Proficient

Clearly focuses on the thesis. The central point relates to the thesis and there is evidence and /or support for all paragraphs. Each topic sentence is relevent to the thesis.
Advanced

All paragraphs contain a central point that focuses on the essay's thesis. All paragraphs have adequate support and/ or evidence. Each topic sentence is relevent to the thesis.
Conclusion

Writing Standard 1.3 Structure ideas and arguments in a sustained, persuasive, and sophisticated way and support them with precise and relevant examples.
Far Below Basic

Is merely a re-statement of the thesis or main idea. Does not brind a satisfactory end to the essay.
Below Basic

Refers to the topic or assertion presented in the thesis. Re-states the main points of the essay verbatim. Does not bring a satisfactory end to essay
Basic

Refers to the topic and assertion presented in the thesis, summarized the main points of the essay verbatim or otherwise, and ends the essay.
Proficient

Refers to the topic and assertion presented in the thesis, summarized the main points of the essay without repetition, and ends the essay.
Advanced

Refers to the topic and assertion presented in the thesis, summarized the main points of the essay without repetition, and ends the essay with a satisfying finish.
Essay Style

Writing Standard 1.5 Use language in natural, fresh, and vivid ways to establish a specific tone.
Far Below Basic

Does not use language in natural, fresh, and vivid ways to establish a specific tone.
Below Basic

Rarely uses language in natural, fresh, and vivid ways to establish a specific tone.
Basic

Minimally uses language in natural, fresh, and vivid ways to establish a specific tone.
Proficient

Adequately uses language in natural, fresh, and vivid ways to establish a specific tone.
Advanced

Masters the Use language in natural, fresh, and vivid ways to establish a specific tone.
Grammar

Writing conventions 1.1 Demonstrate control of grammar, diction, and paragraph and sentence structure and an understanding of English usage.
Far Below Basic

Contains more than fifteen grammar errors.
Below Basic

Contains ten to fifteen grammar errors.
Basic

Contains four to ten grammar errors.
Proficient

Contains one to four grammar errors.
Advanced

Contains no grammar errors.
Spelling and Punctuation

Writing Conventions 1.2 Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct punctuation and capitalization.
Far Below Basic

Does not produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct punctuation and capitalization.
Below Basic

Produces very little legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct punctuation and capitalization.
Basic

Minimally produces legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct punctuation and capitalization.
Proficient

Adequately produces legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct punctuation and capitalization.
Advanced

Produces legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct punctuation and capitalization with mastery.
Revision

1.9 Revise text to highlight the individual voice, improve sentence variety and style, and enhance subtlety of meaning and tone in ways that are consistent with the purpose, audience, and genre.
Far Below Basic

Has no evident revision.
Below Basic

Provides very few revisions.
Basic

Revisions are made in regards to basic spelling, grammar, syntax, but does not display revisions based on content.
Proficient

Work has evidence of revisions that were aimed at improving, enhancing, and providing clear meaning in final work.
Advanced

Work has evidence of revisions that were used to improve, enhance, and provide clear meaning in final submitted work, as well spelling, grammar, and organization.
Pre-writing

1.3 Structure ideas and arguments in a sustained, persuasive, and sophiscated way to support them with precise and relevant examples.
Far Below Basic

The graphic organizer is incomplete.
Below Basic

The graphic organizer is partially complete. There are sections missing.
Basic

The graphic orgnaizer is complete. Soem ideas are not cohesive. The level of thought process is at a basic level.
Proficient

The pre-writing graphic organizer is complete complete, ost ideas exhibit high level thinking process. Everything is complete, thesis is clear, evidence supports thesis, examples make sense.
Advanced

The pre-writing graphic organizers are completed with high level thought, everthing is complete, thesis is clear, evidence supports thesis, examples make sense.




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