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Science Argumentative Writing 
Science Argumentative Writing
Should Pluto be a planet? Score: _____ / 21
Rubric Code: PX75524
By rcalander
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Advanced to Meets

3 pts

Developing/Approaching

2 pts

Poor/Far Below

1 pts

Introduction

Advanced to Meets

Introduction is engaging and outlines the ideas of the writing.
Developing/Approaching

Introduction does not outline the claim, counterclaim, reasons and evidence.
Poor/Far Below

Introduction is not a complete thought or is missing.
Claim

Advanced to Meets

A precise developed claim is present. Explains the relevancy and importance of the topic.
Developing/Approaching

A general claim is present. Acknowledges the relevance but does not explain the importance of the topic.
Poor/Far Below

Claim is not present or it does not address relevance / significance of the topic. A convincing argument is not made.
Counterclaim

Advanced to Meets

Explains the strengths and limitations of a distinguished relevant counterclaim.
Developing/Approaching

There is not a clear distinction between the claim and counterclaim. Some minor errors are present in the counterclaim.
Poor/Far Below

Counterclaim is not present or irrelevant.
Evidence

Advanced to Meets

Claim is well-supported. Multiple pieces of evidence are relevant, accurate and thoroughly explained.

Explains why the evidence was included and how the evidence supports the explanation.
Developing/Approaching

Only one piece of evidence (observation or data) is used. Evidence has minor mistakes and is not explained in detail. Explains why the evidence was included or how the evidence supports the explanation but not both.
Poor/Far Below

Evidence is wrong, repetitive or irrelevant.
Specific reasoning for the claim is not stated.
Science Content / Background

Advanced to Meets

Accurate scientific information is included throughout the writing. Links evidence to an important concept or principle.
Developing/Approaching

The topic is explained, but minor mistakes are made.
Poor/Far Below

The topic is not developed and / or contains major mistakes.
Grammer, mechanics, spelling

Advanced to Meets

There are no errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling. Complete sentences.
Logical structure. Transitions clarify relationships. Formal style reflects an objective tone.
Developing/Approaching

There are few errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling, but they do not interfere with understanding. Complete sentences are used but informal language is present, Main ideas are clear, but stray from the claim. Transitions are used but do not connect ideas.
Poor/Far Below

There are numerous errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling. Complete sentences are not used. There are no transitions between ideas.
Concluding Statement

Advanced to Meets

Concluding statement supports the argument and explains implications. Statements are not just repeated from the introduction.
Developing/Approaching

Provides a sense of closure. Concluding statement is present but the statement does not reflect the argument presented.
Poor/Far Below

No concluding statement present that summarizes the argument.




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