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Ashville Argumentative Essay 
Genetic Life Argumentative Essay
Rubric Code: L8B28B
By sciencenuetzel
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Ashville Argument
  Not Evident

1 pts

Emerging

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Mastered

4 pts

Focus

Not Evident

Argument is not focused or includes contradictory information, entirely weakening the writer's argument and purpose is questionable.
Emerging

Argument is not as focused as it needs to be, causing the writer's argument to be somewhat weak; and purpose is not always clear.
Proficient

Argument is mostly well-focused and purpose is focused.
Mastered

Argument is well- focused and purpose is clear.
Strong, Convincing Voice

Not Evident

The writer's own voice and point of view are not evident.
Emerging

The writer's own voice and point of view are often vague.
Proficient

The writer's own voice is somewhat strong and convincing and engages the audience.
Mastered

The writer's own voice and point of view are distinct and convincing for his/her audience.
Support

Not Evident

Argument lacks sufficient support from reliable sources; or the support used is not convincing.
Emerging

Argument has some support from reliable sources but is still weak.
Proficient

Support is only ample but is still somewhat convincing.
Mastered

Argument contains abundant and convincing support from reliable sources.
Criticisms

Not Evident

Argument includes criticisms BUT doesn't explain why the solution is still better.
Emerging

Argument includes 1 criticism AND explains why the solution is still better.
Proficient

Argument includes 2 well-crafted criticisms AND explains why the solution is still better.
Mastered

Argument includes 3 well-crafted criticisms AND explains why the solution is still better.
Organization/Unity

Not Evident

Report lacks sufficient organization and few if any transitional devices are used to create unity and fluidity
Emerging

Report is somewhat organized, with limited use of transitional devices for unity and fluidity.
Proficient

Report is mostly organized and uses transitional devices to create unity and ample fluidity.
Mastered

Report is well-organized, and uses transitional devices to create unity and fluidity.
Grammar/Mechanics

Not Evident

Grammar and mechanical errors severely impede understanding in several areas.
Emerging

Five or more grammar or mechanical errors; readers' understanding might be somewhat but not severely impeded by errors.
Proficient

No more than three to four grammar or mechanical errors; readers' understanding is not impeded.
Mastered

Less than two grammatical and/or mechanical errors; readers' understanding is not impeded.



Keywords:
  • argumentative, persuasive, research, report, essay, argument, persuasion



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