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Argumentative Essay
Argumentative Essay
Students will demonstrate their knowledge of paragraph organization by writing a 5-paragraph argumentative essay utilizing the writing process of planning, organizing, writing, evaluating and revising. The essay is supported by research with citations.
Rubric Code:
GXX37CX
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Hiroshima Essay
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Argumentative Topic
5
First paragraph has a topic sentence and, a main idea clearly supported with at least three details. Properly cites sources.
4
First paragraph has a topic sentence, with at least two supporting details. Properly cites sources.
3
First paragraph has a topic sentence, but the main idea has only one supporting detail. Includes some citations for ideas.
2
Addresses the topic with little success. It misses important ideas and supporting details. Does not cite sources of ideas.
1
There is no introductory paragraph.
Organization
5
Has 5 paragraphs. Uses transitional phrases to move from one paragraph to another. Conclusion is a summary of the whole document.
4
Has written 3 to 4 paragraphs. Uses transitional phrases to move from one paragraph to another. Is missing a conclusion.
3
Has written 2-3 paragraphs. Uses transitional phrases. Is missing a conclusion
2
Has written 2-3 paragraphs, but does not include transitional phrases, or include a conclusion.
1
Has written only 1 or 2 paragraphs.
Development & Details
5
Weaves three relevant research details and ideas into each paragraph to support topic. Points out drawbacks. Cites every idea.
4
Supports topic with less than 3 relevant details and ideas in each paragraph. Fails to address drawbacks. Missing some citations.
3
Supports topic with 1 piece of research information, but adds irrelevant sentences. Lacks drawbacks to opinions. Includes some citiations.
2
Information included does not support topic sentence. Includes some citations.
1
Does not include any citations.
Conventions of English and mechanic
5
Free of errors. Uses a variety of sentences structures. Includes proper citation form.
4
Has some grammar, spelling, mechanical, capitalization, or punctuation errors. Few sentence variations. Citations usually correct.
3
Has several spelling, mechanical, grammar, capitalization or punctuation errors. No sentence variety. Few correct citations.
2
Has numerous errors.
Does not always include proper citation form.
Does not always indent for new paragraphs.
1
Has numerous errors that make reading the document difficult.
Word Choice
5
Uses elaborate vocabulary. There are no dead words that do not add new ideas or information
4
Uses some advanced vocabulary and descriptive wording in the document. Few dead words.
3
Frequently repeats words or descriptive phrases. There are some dead words.
2
Vocabulary is simple. Repeats words or phrases frequently. Includes many dead words.
1
Writing fails to communicate understanding of research.
Keywords:
writing, 5-paragraph, essay
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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