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Argument Essay 
Argument Essay
This rubric is for evaluating argument essays written by students assessing their ability to formulate argumentative writings that analyze presidential speeches using ethos, pathos, logos, and the traits of an Toulmin's argument.
Rubric Code: PXX37B5
By RachelleRGreer
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor-Confusing

1 pts

Fair-Basic Communication

3 pts

Good-Effective Communication

6 pts

Very good-Creative Communication

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Creativity/Depth

Poor-Confusing

The essay does not meet the criteria for the assignment. There is a reliance on stock formats with little or no creativity shown.
Fair-Basic Communication

The essay may be short on length. Basic ideas are communicated.
Good-Effective Communication

The essay is readable and interesting.
Very good-Creative Communication

Essay is interesting and highly readable. There are some interesting elements integrated.
Excellent

Highly creative expression is used. Innovative presentation of ideas are used.
Quality of argument

Poor-Confusing

Argument presented is lacking strong quality, has weak or no organization and logic.
Fair-Basic Communication

Argument presented has some organization and logic. The argument is somewhat appropriate for the audience.
Good-Effective Communication

Argument presented is of good quality, basically logical and organized. The argument is appropriate for the audience.
Very good-Creative Communication

Argument presented is of very good quality, is logical and well organized. The argument is appropriate for the audience.
Excellent

Argument presented is of high quality with logical organization which adds to its strength. It is appropriately matched to the audience.
Purpose

Poor-Confusing

The essay does not achieve its goal.
Fair-Basic Communication

The essay communicates its side, but fails to convince the audience because the essay lacks enough support.
Good-Effective Communication

The essay begins to convince the audience, but needs more support.
Very good-Creative Communication

The essay uses strong evidence to support the thesis. The audience is convinced.
Excellent

The author is nearly an expert at convincing an audience; more than enough support was given.
Voice

Poor-Confusing

The author had little command of tone or voice.
Fair-Basic Communication

The author attempts to create a voice, but it is not consistant or not appropriate for the topic.
Good-Effective Communication

The author's tone of voice is fairly consistant and appropriate for the topic.
Very good-Creative Communication

The author has a strong tone of voice that supports the topic well.
Excellent

The voice created is exceptional for the topic. The reader enjoys reading!
Grammatics/Punctuation

Poor-Confusing

Grammar errors and punctuation errors interfere with the reader's ability to easily read the essay.
Fair-Basic Communication

There are errors that interfere with the ability to follow the esay.
Good-Effective Communication

There are few errors in grammar and punctuation, and the flow is readable.
Very good-Creative Communication

There are few, if any errors and great flow in sentences.
Excellent

There are no grammatic or usage errors, and no punctuation errors. Sentences are well constructed and flow well.




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