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Argumentative Writing 2016-17 
C/C Essay 2017-18 Unit 1
Students choose a topic, form a thesis, provide outside support, and write an essay.
Rubric Code: Q88A36
By Schunke
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Argumentative Writing
  Meets/Exceeds Standards

Points Possible: 5-4

(N/A)

Almost Meets Standards

Points Possible: 3-2

(N/A)

Falls Short of Standards

Points Possible: 1-0

(N/A)

Introduction

-Hook
-Background/Bridge
-Thesis
Meets/Exceeds Standards

The opening grabs the reader's attention; background info on the topic is provided and nicely joins the hook to the thesis; the thesis addresses the counterargument and clearly states the writer's position on the prompt/topic
Almost Meets Standards

The opening needs to be stronger and more developed; the thesis needs more focus (position and/or topic).
Falls Short of Standards

The intro is missing an effective hook, and/or a clearly written thesis.
Support&Counterclaim

-Topic sentences
-Main ideas and details
-outside source
-counterargument
-Closure
Meets/Exceeds Standards

The body paragraphs contain focused topic sentences and explanations; main ideas/supporting details include strong, relevant examples from an outside source along with analysis and explanations that are convincing and effectively support the paper's focus (incl. counterargument); paragraphs provide closure or transition.
Almost Meets Standards

Focused topic sentences aren't always apparent; main ideas/supporting details need more development, explanations, and/or focus (incl. counterargument); better closure needs to be provided
Falls Short of Standards

The body paragraphs are missing important components like topic sentences and effective supporting details; no closure provided.
Conclusion

-Restated thesis
-Summary of ideas
-Lasting impression
Meets/Exceeds Standards

The conclusion includes an effective restatement of the thesis, summary of the writer's main points, and a final attempt to point out the importance and validity of their claim.
Almost Meets Standards

The conclusion includes an average version of a restated thesis/summary of ideas and a partial revisit of their claim's importance.
Falls Short of Standards

The conclusion is missing a restated thesis, summary, and/or revisitation of their claim and its importance.
Organization

-Transitions/Flow of Ideas
-integrating outside
sources
-Word Choice
Meets/Exceeds Standards

Transitions and signal phrases provide wonderful flow and arrangement of ideas; outside sources blend flawlessly into the text; word choice is unique and effective for the assignment.
Almost Meets Standards

The paper's ideas should have a more consistent, easy reading flow; outside source integration is quite bumpy; word choice should be more varied and interesting
Falls Short of Standards

The paper has very poor organization, which greatly affects the flow of ideas; below average use of vocabulary.
Proofreading

-Spelling
-Grammar & Mechanics
-Formatting (Citations)
Meets/Exceeds Standards

It's apparent the writing was carefully proofread.
Almost Meets Standards

The writing needed more attentive proofreading.
Falls Short of Standards

The writing contains numerous spelling and/or mechanical errors.
Score

Possible: 25 (x4)=100

Received:
Meets/Exceeds Standards
Almost Meets Standards
Falls Short of Standards




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