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Argumentative Essay Argumentative Essay Rubric Code: MX35AW8 By nceleste Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Category
	Below Standards 1 pts	Approaching Standards 2 pts	Meets Standards 3 pts	Above Standards 4 pts
Evidence and Examples	Below Standards Evidence and examples are not relevant and/or are not explained	Approaching Standards At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author's position.	Meets Standards Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.	Above Standards All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.
Position Staement	Below Standards There is no position statement.	Approaching Standards A position statement is present, but does not make the author's position clear.	Meets Standards The position statement provides a clear statement of the author's position on the topic.	Above Standards The position statement provides a clear, strong statement of the author's position on the topic.
Transitions	Below Standards The transitions between ideas are unclear OR nonexistent.	Approaching Standards Some transitions work well, but some connections between ideas are fuzzy.	Meets Standards Transitions show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety	Above Standards A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected
Grammar & Spelling	Below Standards Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Approaching Standards Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Meets Standards Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Above Standards Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.