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English 9 Argumentative Paper English 9 Narrative Re-write Your final draft will be worth 120 points. You can earn extra points by scoring in the "outstanding" category for up to 12 more points. Rubric Code: YX26697 By fruppi Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Project Grade Levels: 9-12

5-Paragraph Essay
	Outstanding 22 pts	Great 20 pts	Good 15 pts	Fair 10 pts	Poor 5 pts
Ideas and Content	Outstanding The essay fully explores the argument. There are at least three well-developed supports, an explanation of the counter argument, and an explanation on the counter argument's flaws.	Great The essay explores the argument well. There are at least three well-developed supports, an explanation of the counter argument, and an explanation on the counter argument's flaws.	Good The essay explores the argument. There are at least three supports, an explanation of the counter argument, and an explanation on the counter argument's flaws.	Fair The essay explores the argument minimally. There are three supports or fewer. The counter argument and/or the explanation of the counter argument's flaws is missing or undeveloped.	Poor The essay only partially explores the issue. There are three supports or fewer. The counter argument and explanation of the counter argument's flaws are missing.
Organization	Outstanding Paper is organized into 6 or more paragraphs, each with a clear purpose. Transitions between paragraphs facilitate the flow of reading. The paper forms a cohesive whole with clear organization.	Great Paper is organized into 6 paragraphs, each with a clear purpose. Transitions smooth the flow of reading. The paper has clear organization.	Good Paper is organized into 6 paragraphs. The purpose of some paragraphs is confusing. Transitions are lacking or unhelpful. The paper has some organization.	Fair Paper is organized into fewer than 6 paragraphs. Their purpose is confusing. Transitions are lacking. The paper lacks organization.	Poor Paper is organized into fewer than 6 paragraphs. Their purpose is confusing. Paper is disorganized and confusing.
Voice/Style	Outstanding The paper is written for an academic audience. Word choice and tone are professional. Extraordinary vocabulary choice is employed.	Great The paper is written for an academic audience. Word choice and tone are professional.	Good The paper is written for an academic audience. Word choice and tone are not professional.	Fair The audience of the paper isn't clear. Word choice and tone are not professional.	Poor The audience of the paper isn't clear. Word choice is confusing and tone is unprofessional.
Grammar	Outstanding Capitalization, punctuation, and spelling are perfect. Sentences clarify rather than confuse.	Great There are very few capitalization, punctuation, and spelling errors. Sentences are clear.	Good There are some capitalization, punctuation, and spelling errors. Sentences are sometimes confusing.	Fair There are many capitalization, punctuation, and spelling errors. Sentences are sometimes confusing.	Poor There are many capitalization, punctuation, and spelling errors. Sentences are frequently confusing.
In-text Citations	Outstanding Each piece of information that came from another source is correctly cited in the text. Quotes or paraphrases add insight or value to the paper. Varied sources are used.	Great Each piece of information that came from another source is correctly cited in the text. Quotes or paraphrases are relevant to the paper. Varied sources are used.	Good Some information is correctly cited in the text. Quotes or paraphrases are relevant to the paper. Only a few sources are used.	Fair Most information in the text is without citation or incorrectly cited. Quotes or paraphrases may be confusing and not add to the paper. Only one or two sources are used.	Poor There are no in-text citations. Information is either plagiarized or unreliable. Quotes or paraphrases are missing. Only one source is used.
Works Cited	Outstanding Works cited page is correctly formatted for MLA style. At least 5 sources are included.	Great Works cited page is correctly formatted for MLA style. At least 4 sources are included.	Good Works cited page is mostly correctly formatted. At least 3 sources are included.	Fair Works cited page is mostly correctly formatted. At least 2 sources are included.	Poor Works cited page is incorrectly formatted and there

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