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Argumentative Essay
Write a structured, well-organized essay presenting an argument and evidence to support the argument. Include at least one counterargument and rebuttal to the counterargument.
Rubric Code:
CC629C
By
sasaki8
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Argumentative Essay
Introduction
5 pts
Body Paragraphs
30 pts
Conclusion
5 pts
Conventions & Presentation
10 pts
4 - Advanced
Introduction
Includes a hook that catches the reader's attention
Gives background about the issue.
Thesis statement is provided
Between 4-6 sentences
Body Paragraphs
Exceptional development of the position with FACTS, SPECIFIC DETAILS, STATISTICS, QUOTES, OR OTHER ACCURATE/CREDIBLE information
Conclusion
The main ideas are reworded with a different perspective
Closing statement returns to the attention getter or has a strong call to action
Conventions & Presentation
Exceptional use of standard written English (i.e., spelling & grammar)
Followed instructions
for final draft (one side only, blue/black ink, indent, easy to read )
3 - Proficient
Introduction
Author introduces the topic clearly
Thesis statement is provided
At least 4 sentences
Body Paragraphs
Adequate development of the position with FACTS, SPECIFIC DETAILS, STATISTICS, QUOTES, OR OTHER ACCURATE/CREDIBLE information
Conclusion
Main ideas are reworded
Closing statement returns to attention-getter or has a call to action
Conventions & Presentation
Adequate use of standard written English (i.e., spelling & grammar)
Didn't follow one instruction for final draft (one side only, blue/black ink, indent, easy to read )
2 - Basic
Introduction
Topic is unclear or confusing
Missing thesis statement/not at the end of the introduction
Body Paragraphs
Minimal development of the position with FACTS, SPECIFIC DETAILS, STATISTICS, QUOTES, OR OTHER ACCURATE/CREDIBLE information
Conclusion
The main ideas are copied almost word for word from the introduction
May be missing a "clincher," a closing statement
Conventions & Presentation
Minimal use of standard written English (i.e., spelling & grammar)
Didn't follow some instructions for final draft (one side only, blue/black ink, indent, easy to read )
1 - Below Basic
Introduction
Topic is unclear or not stated
Missing thesis statement/not at the end of the introduction
Body Paragraphs
Lacks adequate development of the position with FACTS, SPECIFIC DETAILS, STATISTICS, QUOTES, OR OTHER ACCURATE/CREDIBLE information
Conclusion
The main ideas are not stated
Essay ends abruptly (quickly/choppily)
Conventions & Presentation
Lack of standard written English (i.e., spelling & grammar)
Didn't follow most instructions for final draft (one side only, blue/black ink, indent, easy to read )
Keywords:
argument
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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