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5-Paragraph Argumentative Essay Rubric

Students will demonstrate their knowledge of paragraph organization by writing a 5-paragraph argumentative essay utilizing the writing process of planning, organizing, writing, evaluating and revising. The essay is supported by research with citations.

Rubric Code: BX5A437

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

LS 2C - 5 Paragraph Essay
	Super! 5 pts	Very good effort! 4 pts	Okay. 3 pts	Could do better 2 pts	Oops! 1 pts
Argumentative Topic	Super! First paragraph has a topic sentence and, a main idea clearly supported with at least three details. Properly cites sources.	Very good effort! First paragraph has a topic sentence, with at least two supporting details. Properly cites sources.	Okay. First paragraph has a topic sentence, but the main idea has only one supporting detail included. Includes some citations for ideas.	Could do better Is missing many important ideas and supporting details. Does not cite sources of ideas.	Oops! There is no introductory paragraph.
Organization	Super! Establishes a clear and logical organization. Has written five paragraphs. Conclusion is a summary of the whole document. Includes a closing.	Very good effort! Establishes a clear and logical organization. Has written 3 to 4 paragraphs. Is missing a conclusion or a closing or a signature.	Okay. Has written 2-3 paragraphs. Uses transitional phrases. Is missing a conclusion	Could do better Has written 2-3 paragraphs, but does not include transitional phrases, or include a conclusion.	Oops! Has written only 1 or 2 paragraphs.
Development & Details	Super! Details and ideas in each paragraph to support topic sentence. Points out drawbacks and provides solutions. Every idea is properly cited.	Very good effort! Details and ideas in each paragraph to support topic sentence. Fails to point out drawbacks to this argument. Missing some citations.	Okay. Topic sentence is supported by only one piece of research information. Fails to point out drawbacks to argument. Includes some citations.	Could do better Information included does not support topic sentence. Includes some citations.	Oops! Does not include any citations.
Conventions of English and mechanic	Super! Free of errors. Uses a variety of sentences; some complex and some simple. Includes proper citation form.	Very good effort! Has some errors. Uses ONLY complex sentences OR simple sentences. Includes proper citation form most of the time.	Okay. Has several errors Only writes in simple sentence form. Includes proper citation form some of the time.	Could do better Has numerous errors. Does not always include proper citation form.	Oops! Has numerous errors that make reading the document difficult.
Word Choice	Super! Uses elaborate and advance vocabulary throughout the document.	Very good effort! Uses some advanced vocabulary and descriptive wording in the document.	Okay. Overuse of words and vocabulary.	Could do better Vocabulary is simple. Repeats words/phrases frequently.	Oops! Writing fails to communicate understanding of research.

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writing, 5-paragraph, essay

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English

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Writing

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