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Argument essay Rubric 
Argument essay Rubric
A rudimentary rubric for a simple argumentative essay.
Rubric Code: DA6WAA
By lhardin
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Argumentative Essay
  Incomplete

3 pts

Average

7 pts

Exceptional

10 pts

Introduction = Pts X 1

Incomplete

does not state the question/topic, your position (position statement), and your plan for the essay and/or jumps right to the body of the essay
Average

does state the question/topic, your position (position statement)and your plan for the essay, but is very weak and leaves the reader confused about the topic and your position on the topic
Exceptional

hooks the reader with a question or statement to make them think. includes your position (thesis statement) and your plan for the essay clearly and strongly, so that the reader is not confused about the topic and your position on the topic
Body = Pts X 3 for ea paragraph

Incomplete

only has one support items required in the assignment: No topic sentenc, One or less citations per paragraph
Average

has two of the following support items required in the assignment: no topic sentence that supports argument, has less than two citations per paragraph
Exceptional

includes three support items required in the assignment: each paragraph has a topic sentence that clearly states and supports your argument. and includes at least two appropriate citations per paragraph
Conclusion = Pts X 2

Incomplete

concluding paragraph - essay ends abruptly, does not restate the thesis statement, there is no "Call to Action"
Average

weak concluding paragraph - does not summarize or restate the thesis clearly. "Call to Action" is not clearly stated.
Exceptional

strong concluding paragraph - summarizes and restates the thesis in an interesting way that captures the reader's attention. Includes a "Call to Action" that asks the reader to do something to support your position.
Organization = Pts X 1

Incomplete

does not follow your approved outline; almost no organization; no logical progression of ideas; no use of transitions between paragraphs, no topic sentences & few details.
Average

somewhat follows your approved outline; some organization; some logical progression of ideas in some parts of essay, but not others; a few transitions, but not throughout the essay. Attempts topic sentences & has supporting details.
Exceptional

follows approved outline; well organized; clear, logical progression of ideas; uses appropriate transitions, topic sentences & supporting details.
Conventions = Pts x .5

Incomplete

5 or more grammatical, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors
Average

4 or less grammatical, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors
Exceptional

Fewer than 3 grammatical, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors



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  • argumentative essay, critical thinking essay


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