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Argument Writing 
Argument Writing
Guidelines for Argument Writing
Rubric Code: A2W9CAA
By pattyortega
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Powered by iRubric Argument Writing
  4

4 pts

3

3 pts

2

2 pts

1

1 pts

Planning

4

The student creates a planning organizer that is a clear roadmap for the writing piece. Detailed thought about the topic, supporting details, and the order in which the details will appear in the piece is evident in the planning.
3

The student creates a planning organizer. Thought is given to the topic and the supporting details, but the planning is not highly organized or the ideas are not in logical order.
2

The student creates a planning organizer. Minimal thought is given to the topic and the supporting details. The planning is not organized and easy to follow. The ideas are not in a logical order.
1

The student does not include a planning sheet.
Opening Paragraph

4

The opening paragraph is well-thought out. It includes (1)a lead, (2)the topic sentence and (3)all three reasons.
3

The opening paragraph relates to the topic. It includes 2 of the requirements.
2

There is an opening paragraph, but it only contains 2 of the requirements.
1

There is no opening paragraph.
Supporting details

4

Each detail supports, or tells more about the topic. Follow up sentences provide additional support. Relevant facts and examples are used. There are at least 3 supporting detail paragraphs.
3

Each detail supports the main idea but there are no follow up sentences for additional support.
2-3 supporting detail paragraphs.
2

Some of the details support the main idea, but there are some that do not. 1-2 supporting detail paragraphs.
1

The details do not support the main idea.
Logical order

4

The sentences are developed in a logical order, appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers needs. The writer uses effective transition words that clearly connect one idea to the next.
3

Most of the sentences are presented in a logical order. Readers should have little trouble following the supporting details. Some transition words are used.
2

The writer attempts to develop the sentences in a logical order, but some of the writing may be presented in an order readers may find confusing. Few if any transition words are used.
1

The supporting sentences within the paragraph as a whole are not developed in a logical order.
Conclusion

4

The conclusion does an excellent job of summing up, or restating the main idea. A clear and powerful final statement about the topic has been made and the supporting details are tied together.
3

The conclusion sums up the topic, by restating it, but it does not make a final, powerful statement about the topic. Some supporting details may not be tied together.
2

There is an attempt at a conclusion, but it doesn't restate the topic, or tie any of the supporting details together.
1

There is no conclusion. The writing just ends without summing up, or restating the topic.
Grammar and Mechanics

4

The paper contains no more than 5 errors. There is nothing in the spelling, usage or mechanics that is distracting to the reader.
3

The paragraph contains 6-7 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, but they are not distracting to the reader.
2

The paragraph contains 8-9 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics, some of which are distracting to the reader.
1

The paragraph contains 10 or more errors in usage, spelling and mechanics most of which are distracting to the reader.
Counterclaim

4

A counterclaim is clearly stated and supported.
3

A counterclaim is stated, but is not well supported.
2

There is an attempt at a counterclaim.
1

No evidence of a counterclaim.



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  • Argument, Opinion, Persuasive

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