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Rubric for Argumentative Essay - Tone 
Rubric for Argument Essays
Do the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution share similar tones? Why or why not? Use at least three pieces of textual evidence to support your argument.
Rubric Code: Y9X652
By lorisimpson99
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor-Confusing

1 pts

Fair-Basic Communication

2 pts

Good-Effective Communication

3 pts

Very good-Creative Communication

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Creativity/Depth

Poor-Confusing

The essay does not meet the criteria for the assignment.
Fair-Basic Communication

The essay may be short on length. Basic ideas are communicated.
Good-Effective Communication

The essay is readable and interesting. Stays on topic throughout the essay.
Very good-Creative Communication

Essay is interesting and very readable. There are some interesting elements integrated. Stays on topic.
Excellent

Highly creative expression is used. Innovative presentation of ideas are used.
Grammatics

Poor-Confusing

Grammar 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, 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. Sentences are well constructed and flow well.
Punctuation & Spelling

Poor-Confusing

Punctuation & spelling errors interfere with the ability to read and understand the essay.
Fair-Basic Communication

There are some punctuation or spelling errors. They do not interfere with the reader's ability to understand the essay.
Good-Effective Communication

There are few punctuation & spelling errors. They do not interfere with the meaning.
Very good-Creative Communication

There are very few, if any, punctuation or spelling errors.
Excellent

There are no punctuation or spelling errors.
Quality of argument

Poor-Confusing

Argument presented has weak or no organization and logic. The argument is not appropriate for the audience. Does not make a stand on the subject; has no subject.
Fair-Basic Communication

Argument presented is more substantial with some organization and logic. The argument is somewhat appropriate for the audience. The argument is week; does not have three supports.
Good-Effective Communication

Argument presented is of good quality, basically logical and organized. The argument is appropriate for the audience. The subject & stand are evident with supports but could have better details.
Very good-Creative Communication

Argument presented is of good quality, & is mostly logical & well organized. The argument is appropriate for the audience; contains subject, stand, three supports & details.
Excellent

Argument presented is of high quality with logical organization & is appropriately matched to the audience; contains subject, stand, three supports & details that are specific.




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