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Argumentative Writing

Argumentative Writing Rubric -

Rubric Code: CC8238

By kcopland

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Argumentative Writing W 7.1, 7.7, 7.8, 7.9
	Below 1 pts	Beginning 2 pts	Emerging 3 pts	Proficient 4 pts
Thesis / Claim	Below Claim is vague; no stand is taken on an issue.	Beginning Claim is vague; may be more fact than opinion.	Emerging Claim is clear and expresses and opinion based on the prompt chosen. A strong stand is taken and defended throughout the paper.	Proficient Claim is clear and expresses an opinion based on the prompt chosen. A strong, specific stand is taken and defended consistently throughout the paper.
Counterclaim	Below Opposing point of view is absent from argument.	Beginning Opposing point of view is misrepresented OR not effectively refuted.	Emerging One opposing point of view is clearly presented and effectively refuted with evidence and analysis.	Proficient More than one opposing point of view is clearly presented and effectively refuted with evidence and analysis.
Evidence	Below Support for claim/counterclaim is lacking. There is no works cited page.	Beginning Support for claim/counterclaim is superficial. There is a works cited page but no parenthetical citations or footnotes for evidence.	Emerging Support for claim/counterclaim is sufficient. Annotated citations are included on works cited page for all evidence. There is an attempt at parenthetical citations or footnotes for all evidence.	Proficient Support for claim/counterclaim is thorough. Annotated citations are included on works cited page for all evidence. There are parenthetical citations or footnotes for all evidence.
Style/Tone	Below Argument is composed in primarily casual language inappropriate for a formal written argument. Frequent errors in conventions.	Beginning Argument attempts a formal style and objective tone in parts, but frequently lapses into more casual language inappropriate for a formal written argument. Frequent errors in conventions.	Emerging Argument maintains a formal style and objective tone with few exceptions. Conventions of Academic English are followed, though some errors may be present.	Proficient Argument maintains a formal style and objective tone consistently throughout. Conventions of Academic English are followed with few errors.
Conclusion	Below Concluding paragraph and statements do not exist.	Beginning Concluding paragraph is present, but may not be long enough, or does not pertain/agree with the rest of the essay.	Emerging Concluding paragraph is understandable and shares agreement with the rest of the piece, though there may be some discrepancies or missing evidence.	Proficient Concluding paragraph is well-developed, reiterating evidence found within the essay, and effectively reconsiders the argument and position to appropriately close the piece.

Keywords:

Argument

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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