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8th grade Argumentative Essay 
8th grade Informative Essay
Rubric Code: DXA6788
By rcspcs
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Argumentative essay
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Introduction

Introduces the claim, organizes reasons and evidence logically
W.8.1a
Excellent

The claim is clearly written. Thesis statement is organized with 3 topics.
Good

Provides a claim with a thesis statement.
Fair

The claim is not clearly written. Thesis statement provides less than 3 topics.
Poor

The claim and thesis statement are missing.
Reasons

Argument supports claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
W. 8.1b
Excellent

Essay includes 3 or more clear reasons with text evidence for each reason. Evidence is cited.
Good

Essay includes 3 or more clear reasons with text evidence for at least 2 of the reasons.
Fair

Essay includes less than three reasons and/or reasons are unclear. Provides textual evidence for one reason.
Poor

Essay includes no reasons or reasons are unconnected to the claim. Provides no text evidence.
Conclusion

Provides a concluding statement that follows and supports the argument presented.
W.8.1e
Excellent

Conclusion restates the thesis statement, summarizes all reasons given, restates the claim.
Good

Conclusion restates the thesis statement and the claim.
Fair

Conclusion restates thesis statement.
Poor

Conclusion fails to restate the thesis statement or the claim
Transitions

Produces clear and coherent writing, in which the development organization and style are appropriate to the task and purpose.
W.8.4.
Excellent

Essay includes transitions for every reason, the conclusion, and shift in examples/thinking.
Good

Essay includes transitions for every reason and the conclusion.
Fair

Essay is missing a transition.
Poor

Essay is missing more than one transition.
Spelling/Grammar

Uses words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claims, reasons, and evidence.
W.8.1c
Excellent

The writing has correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Less than 3 mistakes.
.
Good

There are few spelling, grammatical or punctuation errors which slows the reader down and makes it difficult to understand. 4-6 errors
Fair

There several spelling, grammatical or punctuation errors in the writing, which makes reading and understanding it challenging. 7-9 errors.
Poor

The writing has many spelling, grammar and punctuation errors which makes reading impossible/very frustrating.
9 or more errors.




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