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Argumentative Essay Rubric 
Persuasive Essay/Letter Rubric
Argumentative essay written on topic chosen from 200 list or other academic topic
Rubric Code: SX93AW6
By denisad
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Below Basic

1 pts

Basic

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Extra Effort

5 pts

Introduction Paragraph

Below Basic

Minimally addresses all parts of the prompt.

Fails to provide all necessary points in paragraph.
Basic

Partially or Superficially addresses the parts of the prompt.

Unclear introduction of topic

flawed or unfocused thesis statement.
Proficient

Completely addresses all parts of the prompt.

Provides a hook that pulls the reader in

Presents the topic and explains the issues.

Clear and concise thesis statement.
Advanced

Insightfully addresses all parts of prompt.

Clearly addresses the issue

Presents a clear and focused thesis statement reasoning.
Extra Effort
Argumentative (Why and Reasons) Par

Below Basic

Lacks a topic sentence

Does not have clear facts proving thesis statement, does not show or attempt to construct an argument for their thesis statement.
Basic

Has topic sentence.

Has clear points and evidence to prove points, attempts to make clear argument for thesis statement.
Proficient

Has topic sentence that is relevant to topic.

Has clear points and evidence to prove points, attempts to make clear argument for thesis statement.

Argument is clear and thought out.
Advanced

Clear topic sentence which is tied back to the thesis statement.

Has multiple pieces of relevant evidence to support the claim.

Also has commentary (elaboration) for why evidence is relevant to issue
Extra Effort
Refutation (Counter Claim) Paragrap

Below Basic

Fails to acknowledge
alternate or opposing claim.
Basic

Acknowledges alternate or
opposing claim

Refutation is unclear

little to no evidence for rebuttal.
Proficient

Clearly acknowledges alternative or opposing claim(s)

Refutation has clear reasoning.

Sufficient evidence for
rebuttal
Advanced

Clearly acknowledges alternative or opposing claim(s)

Refutation has clear, strong reasoning (excellent elaboration)

Sufficient evidence for
rebuttal
Extra Effort

Clearly acknowledges multiple opposing claims

Refutations for all counter claims

Completely refutes all counter claims with strong reasoning and evidence.
Conclusion Paragraph

Below Basic

Does not restate or does not restate thesis statement clearly.

Does not provide or attempt to provide a clear picture of what world would look like if event didn't happen.
Basic

Conclusion restates thesis statement,

Restating of issue is unclear or flawed

Paints a picture for the reader of what the world would look like if event didn't happen, but is vague or unclear.
Proficient

Clearly restates thesis

Explain the importance of the issue again

Paints a clear picture for the reader of what the world would look like if event didn't happen
Advanced

Completely restates main ideas from the paper.

Provides full understanding of topic with clear explanation of the issue

Provides clear solution or picture of the issue from a more worldly perspective.
Extra Effort
Argument

Below Basic

Under developed argument with little to no evidence to prove points.
Basic

Argument is unclear or unfocused does not revolve around a central idea.
Proficient

Argument is clear and thought out. Provides evidence for all claims and isolates the main focus of the entire essay
Advanced

Argument is skillfully written

Provides substantial evidence

Shows insightful understanding of topic or issues

Strategically uses points that connect back to thesis statement.
Extra Effort



Keywords:
  • American Revolution


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