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Argument Writing 
Argument Writing
The writing aims to persuade by arguing one side of an issue.
Rubric Code: U889X5
By cstaab
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Outstanding

5 pts

High

4 pts

Sound

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Limited

1 pts

Statement of Opinion

Outstanding

Has a clear introduction that grabs audience attention. States a clear opinion or point of view . Summarises what will be dicussed in the following paragraphs. Includes a rhetorical question.
High

Has a clear introduction that grabs audience attention. States a clear opinion or point of view . Summarises what will be dicussed in the following paragraphs. Includes a rhetorical question.
Sound

Has a somewhat clear introduction but does not grab the audience's attention. States an opinion or point of view, but it is not strong. Includes a rhetorical question.
Basic

Very little introduction to explain the argument.
point of view not well explained
Limited

Introduction is not clear and there is no opinion statement.
Arguments

Outstanding

Reasons supporting point of view are very convincing and are presented in order of importance. Each paragragh is planned well with a reason, evidence and consequence.More than 3 arguments to support point of view with no personal references.
High

Reasons supporting point of view are very convincing and are presented in order of importance. Each paragragh is planned well with a reason, evidence and consequence.At least 3 arguments to support point of view.
Sound

Reasons supporting point of view are presented in reasonable order but not all reasons are convincing. Some paragraphs covered too many ideas. At least 3 arguments to support point of view.
Basic

Some facts and reasons to support point of view but not convincing. Some not relevant or connected to the topic. At least two arguments given to support point of view.
Limited

Facts and reasons are weak and do not show strong support of the argument. Paragraphs are non-identifiable or contain too many different ideas.
Restate Position/ Conclusion

Outstanding

The conclusion summarises the facts and reasons provided in the pararaphs and gives a persuasive call to action. The writer makes a strong statement that closes the text and calls the reader to action.
High

The conclusion summarises the facts and reasons provided in the pararaphs and gives a persuasive call to action. The writer makes a strong statement that closes the letter.
Sound

The conclusion summarises the facts and reasons but could be more convincing. A closing statement completes the letter.
Basic

The conclusion summarises the facts and reasons but may be somewhat weak. A closing statement is not represented.
Limited

The conclusion is weak or missing. It does not summarise the reasons or make a closing statement.
Choice of Words

Outstanding

Persuasive language clearly presents the argument and offers supporting evidence.
Emotive words express feelings and good use of connecting words whilst not including personal pronouns.
High

Persuasive language clearly presents the argument and offers supporting evidence.
Emotive words express feelings and good use of connecting words.
Sound

Some persuasive language to support the argument and some emotive words used to express feelings.
Basic

Persuasive language is not very convincing. More use of emotive and connecting words needed.
Limited

Lacking in persuasive language and little or no use of emotive words.
Content Accuracy

Outstanding

The writing shows that the writer has carefully researched the topic and has included many relevant and accurate facts to support their argument
High

The writing shows that the writer has carefully researched the topic and has included several relevant facts to support their argument.
Sound

The writing contains some accurate facts about the topic.
Basic

The writing contains 1 or 2 accurate facts about the topic.
Limited

The writing contains no accurate facts about the topic.
Sentences

Outstanding

Sentences are complete, well constructed and of varied structure.
High

Sentences are complete, well constructed and of varied structure.
Sound

All sentences are complete and well constructed.
Basic

Most sentences are complete and well constructed.
Limited

There are many sentence fragments or run on sentences.
Spelling and Grammar

Outstanding

The writing is carefully checked and contains easy to read, flowing sentences. Writer makes use of variety of thinking verbs to express point of view. There are no spelling or grammar mistakes.
High

The writing is carefully checked and contains easy to read, flowing sentences. Writer attempts to use a variety of thinking verbs to express point of view. There are no spelling or grammar mistakes.
Sound

The writing contains good sentence structure with 1-2 spelling or grammar mistakes. Some thinking verbs are used to express point of view.
Basic

The writing has correctly formed sentences, however some do not flow or connect well. There are 3-4 spelling or grammar mistakes. Few thinking verbs are used to express point of view.
Limited

Sentences are poorly written. The writing contains more than 4 spelling and grammar errors. No thinking verbs are used to express point of view.
Capitalisation and Punctuation

Outstanding

There are no errors in capitalisation and punctuation.
High

There are no errors in capitalisation and punctuation.
Sound

There are 1-2 errors in capitalisation and punctuation.
Basic

There are 3-4 errors in capitalisation and punctuation.
Limited

There are more than 4 errors in capitalisation and punctuation.




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