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5-Paragraph Argumentative Essay Rubric 
5-Paragraph Argumentative Essay Rubric
Students will demonstrate their knowledge of paragraph organization by writing a 5-paragraph argumentative essay utilizing the writing process of planning, organizing, writing, evaluating and revising. The essay is supported by research with citations.
Rubric Code: R9A28X
By hlavine
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric LS 2C - 5 Paragraph Essay
  Super!

5 pts

Very good effort!

4 pts

Okay.

3 pts

Could do better

2 pts

Oops!

1 pts

Argumentative Topic

Super!

First paragraph has a topic sentence and, a main idea clearly supported with at least three details. Properly cites sources.
Very good effort!

First paragraph has a topic sentence, with at least two supporting details. Properly cites sources.
Okay.

First paragraph has a topic sentence, but the main idea has only one supporting detail included. Includes some citations for ideas.
Could do better

Attempts to address the topic but with little or no success. Is missing many important ideas and supporting details.
Does not cite sources of ideas.
Oops!

There is no introductory paragraph.
Organization

Super!

Establishes a clear and logical organization. Has written five paragraphs. Uses transitional phrases to move from one paragraph to another. Conclusion is a summary of the whole document. Includes a closing and signature.
Very good effort!

Establishes a clear and logical organization. Has written 3 to 4 paragraphs. Uses transitional phrases to move from one paragraph to another. Is missing a conclusion or a closing or a signature.
Okay.

Has written 2-3 paragraphs. Uses transitional phrases. Is missing a conclusion
Could do better

Has written 2-3 paragraphs, but does not include transitional phrases, or include a conclusion.
Oops!

Has written only 1 or 2 paragraphs.
Development & Details

Super!

Weaves three relevant research information details and ideas into each paragraph to support topic sentence. Points out drawbacks and provides solutions. Every idea is properly cited.
Very good effort!

Weaves less than three relevant research information details and ideas into each paragraph to support topic sentence. Fails to point out drawbacks to this argument. Missing some citations.
Okay.

Topic sentence is supported by only one piece of research information, and others that vaguely supports the topic sentence.
Fails to point out drawbacks to arguement. Includes some citiations.
Could do better

Information included does not support topic sentence. Includes some citations.
Oops!

Does not include any citations.
Conventions of English and mechanic

Super!

Free of errors. Has no grammatical errors, capitalization errors, spelling errors, punctuation errors or typographical errors. Uses a variety of sentences; some complex and some simple. Includes proper citation form. Includes paragraph indentations.
Very good effort!

Has some grammatical errors, capitalization errors, spelling errors, punctuation errors or typographical errors. Uses ONLY complex sentences OR simple sentences. Includes proper citation form most of the time. Includes paragraph indentaions.
Okay.

Has several grammatical errors, capitalization errors, spelling errors, punctuation errors or typographical errors. Only writes in simple sentence form. Includes proper citation form some of the time. Includes paragraph indentations.
Could do better

Has numerous errors.
Does not always include proper citation form.
Does not always indent for new paragraphs.
Oops!

Has numerous errors that make reading the document difficult.
Word Choice

Super!

Uses elaborate and advance vocabulary throughout the document.
Very good effort!

Uses some advanced vocabulary and descriptive wording in the document.
Okay.

Overuse of words and vocabulary. Descriptive phrases or words are repeated frequently.
There are many "dead" words that do not add new ideas or information.
Could do better

Vocabulary is simple. Repeats words/phrases frequently. Includes phrases that do not contribute new information.
Oops!

Writing fails to communicate understanding of research.



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