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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: DX28984

By deanncrawford

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Argumentative Essay
	Introduction 30 pts	Body Paragraphs 30 pts	Counterargument 40 pts	Conclusion 10 pts
4 - Advanced	Introduction Includes a hook that catches the reader's attention Gives background about the issue. Precise claim	Body Paragraphs Exceptional development of the position with specific relevant evidence effectively credits source material, including authorizing and effectively examine the source and its credibility Excellent use of paraphrasing, summarizing and quotation marks	Counterargument Precisely introduce the opposition Two validations Transition Two rebuttal Closing statement is strong	Conclusion The main ideas are reworded with a different perspective Closing statement has a strong call to action
3 - Proficient	Introduction Hook is good. Not enough background Claim is given	Body Paragraphs Adequate development of the position Exceptional development of the position with specific relevant evidence adequately credits source material, including authorizing and examine the source and its credibility sufficiently Good use of paraphrasing, summarizing and quotation marks	Counterargument Generic Introduce the opposition Two validations Transition Two rebuttal Closing statement is present	Conclusion Main ideas are reworded Closing statement has a call to action
2 - Basic	Introduction Hook is present Topic is unclear or confusing No background Claim is unclear to the reader	Body Paragraphs Minimal development of the position with specific relevant evidence attempt credits source material, including authorizing and source and its credibility. Attempts paraphrasing, summarizing and quotation marks	Counterargument Introduce the opposition in simple terms only one validation Transition Only one rebuttal No closing statement	Conclusion The main ideas are copied almost word for word from the introduction May be missing a " a closing statement
1 - Below Basic	Introduction No hook Topic is unclear or not stated No background No claim	Body Paragraphs Lacks adequate development of evidence Does not distinguish between the students’ own ideas and source material	Counterargument Lacks counterclaim	Conclusion The main ideas are not stated Essay ends abruptly (quickly/choppily)