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Argumentative Writing

Argument Writing

Guidelines for Argument Writing

Rubric Code: BX2A76W

By kbierbaum

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Argument Writing
	4 4 pts	3 3 pts	2 2 pts	1 1 pts
Introductory Paragraph	4 The introductory paragraph has a strong hook or attention grabber that is appropriate for the audience. This could be a strong statement, a relevant quotation, statistic, or question addressed to the reader	3 The introductory paragraph has a hook or attention grabber, but it is weak, rambling, or inappropriate for the audience.	2 The author has an interesting introductory paragraph but the connection to the topic is not clear.	1 The introductory paragraph is not interesting AND is not relevant to the topic.
Opening Paragraph	4 The introductory paragraph is well-thought out. It includes (1)a hook, (2)the topic sentence and (3)all three reasons.	3 The introductory paragraph relates to the topic. It includes 2 of the requirements.	2 There is an introductory paragraph, but it only contains 2 of the requirements.	1 There is no introductory 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.
2-3 Examples per paragraph	4 All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.	3 Most of the evidence and examples are specifc, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.	2 At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author's position.	1 Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained.
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.
Concluding Sentences	4 Every paragraph (5) has strong and clear concluding sentences.	3 4 paragraphs include a concluding sentence.	2 3 paragraphs contain a strong concluding sentence.	1 0-2 paragraphs contain a concluding sentence or is too vague.
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.
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.

Keywords:

Argument, Opinion, Persuasive

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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