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Argument Essay
Persuasive Paper
Write a persuasive argument using a varsity of sources. The essay must contain at least 3 fully developed supporting body paragraphs.
Rubric Code:
YXXB7B4
By
mhallihan
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
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Criterion
Exceeds
10 pts
Meets
9 pts
Developing
7 pts
Below
6 pts
Introduction
Exceeds
- "Hook" is appropriate to the topic and effectively builds interest
-Context is given to build the reader's understanding of the issue.
- Claim is stated clearly and controls the rest of the paper.
Meets
- "Hook" is attempted
- Includes a clear claim statement.
- Some context is given to build the reader's understanding of the issue.
Developing
- No "Hook" or the hook is not appropriate to the topic.
- Does not include a
clear claim statement.
-Intro includes little or no context
Below
There is no introduction present. The paper just begins.
Argumentative Elements
x2
Exceeds
- All argument techniques are included (claim, evidence, explanation).
-Opposing viewpoint is countered effectively
- Position is clearly stated and consistently maintained.
Meets
- Two argument techniques are included.
-Opposing viewpoint is countered
- Position is stated but not maintained consistently throughout the essay.
Developing
- One argument techniques is included.
- Position is stated but not supported throughout essay.
-opposing viewpoint is mentioned, but not countered
- uses "I think" statements.
Below
-Statement of position cannot be determined.
-opposing view is not addressed
-Claim is not supported with source information
Organization
Exceeds
A variety of transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected.
Proper paragraph structure is used.
5 paragraph Argument structure is followed correctly.
Meets
Transition show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety.
Paragraph structure is used.
Developing
Some transition work well, but some connections between ideas are fuzzy.
Paragraph structure is attempted.
Below
The transitions between ideas are unclear and/or nonexisitent.
Conventions/ editing
Exceeds
No grammatical errors and the essay is exceptionally easy to read.
Work has been effectively revision. All prewriting work is attached.
Meets
Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar, but the essay is still easy to read.
Work shows evidence of revision. Some prewriting work is attached.
Developing
Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content and interrupt the flow of the essay.
Little attempt at revision or missing parts of prewriting.
Below
Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content and interrupts the flow of the essay.
No evidence of revision
Keywords:
Persuasive Essay
Subjects:
English
Health
Journalism
Science
Types:
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Writing
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