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Argumentative Essay 
An argumentative essay where one side of the argument is researched and the essay is written to get the reader to think the way the author does.
Rubric Code: QX554A6
By maryramhoff
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Argumentative Essay
  Advanced

6 pts

Accelerated

4 pts

Proficient

2 pts

Basic

1 pts

Limited

0 pts

Introduction

Advanced

The introduction begins with a strong hook, contains a thesis statement, and introduces a counter claim.
Accelerated

The introduction begins with a hook, contains a thesis, and hints at a counter claim.
Proficient

The introduction contains a hook or thesis statement, and has at least one other sentence.
Basic

The introduction is written but does not contain a hook or thesis statement. It may say let me tell you about..., or my name is...
Limited

There is no introduction.
Body

Advanced

The body contains 3 paragraphs that are at least 6 sentences long and include cited evidence.
Accelerated

The body contains 3 paragraphs that are 6 sentences long but not all contain cited evidence.
Proficient

The body contains 3 paragraphs that are 1 to 4 sentences long and has cited evidence.
Basic

The body contains only 2 paragraphs and no cited evidence.
Limited

The body contains only 1 paragraph.
Conclusion

Advanced

The conclusion sums up the author's thoughts and opinions. It also restates the thesis.
Accelerated

The conclusion sums up the author's thoughts and opinions. It also refers to the thesis.
Proficient

The conclusion sums up the author's thoughts and opinions.
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 by at least 3 sources with at least 1 cited evidence in each of the 3 body paragraphs.
Accelerated

The author's opinion is stated and supported by at least 2 sources with at least 1 cited evidence in each of the 3 body paragraphs.
Proficient

The author's opinion is stated and supported by at least 2 sources with at least 1 cited evidence in 2 of the body paragraphs.
Basic

The author's opinion is stated and supported by at least 1 sources with at least 1 cited evidence in 1 of the body paragraphs.
Limited

There are no supporting details.




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Mechanics and Grammar

Advanced

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

The essay is written neatly
with 1-3 mechanic or grammar mistakes.
Proficient

The essay can be read but has 4-5 mechanic or grammar mistakes.
Basic

The essay is hard to read and/pr has 6-7
mechanic or grammar mistakes.
Limited

The essay is very difficult to read and/or has more than 7 mechanic or grammar mistakes.
Sources

Advanced

Three sources were turned in via bibliography. They were used in the essay and clear evidence is given to show how the source was used.
Accelerated

Two sources were turned in via bibliography. They were used in the essay and clear evidence is given to show how the source was used.
Proficient

Two sources were turned in but only one was used to add to the essay. No bibliography was turned in.
Basic

One source was turned in but it was not used to add to the essay.
Limited

No sources were turned in.
On time

Advanced

The essay was turned in before 9:35 on the due date.
Accelerated

The essay was turned in on the due date but after 9:35
Proficient

The essay was turned in 1 day late.
Basic

The essay was turned in 2-4 days late.
Limited

The essay was turned in more than 5 days late.
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