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Argumentative Essay 
Argumentative Essay
Rubric Code: L23A692
By wfeltwell0702
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Argumentative Essay
  Advanced

20 pts

Accelerated

15 pts

Proficient

10 pts

Basic

5 pts

Limited

0 pts

Introduction

Advanced

The introduction begins with a strong hook, background information, contains a thesis statement with supporting reasons, and conclusion sentence.
Accelerated

The introduction begins with a hook, contains a thesis, and conclusion sentence.
Proficient

The introduction contains a hook OR thesis statement, and has conclusion sentence.
Basic

The introduction is written but does not contain a hook or thesis statement. It may say "Let me tell you about...."
Limited

There is no introduction.
Body

Advanced

The body contains 3 paragraphs that are 7 to 10 sentences long. Body paragraphs include a good transition, topic sentence AND supporting details, and concluding sentence in EACH body paragraph.
Accelerated

The body contains 3 paragraphs that are 5 to 7 sentences long. Body paragraphs include transition, topic sentence, and concluding sentence in each body paragraph.
Proficient

The body contains 3 paragraphs that are 1 to 4 sentences long. Body paragraphs include transition or topic sentence in some body paragraphs
Basic

The body contains only 2 paragraphs. Body paragraphs include Topic sentence and concluding sentence.
Limited

The body contains only 1 paragraph. Body paragraph includes topic sentence OR concluding sentence.
Conclusion

Advanced

The conclusion sums up the author's thoughts and opinions. Contains closing topic sentence that is different from thesis, addresses 3 main points, and also contains a good impact statement.
Accelerated

The conclusion sums up the author's thoughts and opinions. Contains closing topic sentence different from thesis and contains good impact statement.
Proficient

The conclusion sums up the author's thoughts and opinions. Contains thesis that is restated OR impact statement.
Basic

The conclusion ends the essay but does not tie it together or refer to the thesis.
Limited

There is no conclusion.
Supporting Details

Advanced

The author's opinion is stated and supported with strong supportive details from articles.
Accelerated

The author's opinion is stated and supported with relative details from articles.
Proficient

The author's opinion is stated OR supported by details from articles.
Basic

The author's opinion is stated OR supported but details are not relevant or provided from articles.
Limited

There are no supporting details.
Mechanics and Grammar

Advanced

The essay is written very neatly with no spelling or grammar mistakes.
Accelerated

The essay is written neatly with 5-6 spelling or grammar mistakes.
Proficient

The essay can be read but has 7-10 spelling or grammar mistakes.
Basic

The essay is hard to read and/pr has 10-15
spelling or grammar mistakes.
Limited

The essay is very difficult to read and/or has more than 15 spelling or grammar mistakes.




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