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Jane Schaffer Argumentative Essay Jane Schaffer Argumentative Essay . Rubric Code: SX9XAX3 By crw515 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

5 Point Rubric
	Brilliant/Excellent 12 pts	Good - Meets 10 pts	Adequate - Approaches 9 pts	Falls Below Standards 8 pts
Organization	Brilliant/Excellent •Organization is clear and logical •Paragraph structure format is followed •Ratios and Chunks are cohesive and well crafted	Good - Meets •Organization is clear but not as skillfully done •Follows format •Ratios and Chunks are accurately attempted	Adequate - Approaches •Organization is present but less skillfully done than the " B " papers •Follows format •Ratios and Chunks are inconsistent	Falls Below Standards Did not meet the minimum requirements
Supporting Evidence and Commentary	Brilliant/Excellent •Includes excellent concrete details •Argument is clearly stated with two reasons. •Includes insightful commentary. •Commentary #1 expands and Commentary #2 provides connection to topic sentence and thesis statement	Good - Meets •Includes good concrete details •Argument is stated •Includes insightful commentary	Adequate - Approaches •Acceptable concrete details •Argument is not clearly stated •Weak commentary Commentary #1 Commentary #2	Falls Below Standards Did not meet the minimum requirements
Writing Style	Brilliant/Excellent •Excellent sentence variety •Correct and skillful use of transitions •Powerful vocabulary	Good - Meets •Above-average sentence variety •Correct use of transitions •Good vocabulary	Adequate - Approaches •Limited sentence variety •Limited or no use of transitions •Simple vocabulary or inappropriate word choice •Uses you, your, yours, •Uses I, me, my	Falls Below Standards Did not meet the minimum requirements
Mechanics/Correct Colors	Brilliant/Excellent Very few, if any mechanical errors	Good - Meets Some mechanical errors may be present, but it does not distract from the paragraphs	Adequate - Approaches Some mechanical errors may be present that are noticeable and distracting	Falls Below Standards Did not meet the minimum requirements