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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: EX55398

By mwoodall

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Argumentative Essay
	Introduction 5 pts	Body Paragraphs 10 pts	Conclusion 5 pts	Conventions & Works Cited Page 5 pts	MLA Citations & Works Cited 5 pts
4-Advanced	Introduction Includes a hook that catches the reader's attention Gives background about the issue. Provides a clear claim	Body Paragraphs Exceptional development of the position with FACTS, SPECIFIC DETAILS, STATISTICS, QUOTES, OR OTHER ACCURATE/CREDIBLE information. Counterclaim is acknowledged and refuted.	Conclusion Claim is restated in different words. Reader is left with a strong call to action, point to reflect on, etc.	Conventions & Works Cited Page Exceptional use of standard written English (i.e., spelling & grammar) Very few errors. None interfere with meaning.	MLA Citations & Works Cited A Works Cited page has been included in correct format. Parenthetical citations have been used for all quotations and borrowed information.
3 - Proficient	Introduction Introduces topic clearly Provides Claim	Body Paragraphs Adequate development of the position with FACTS, SPECIFIC DETAILS, STATISTICS, QUOTES, OR OTHER ACCURATE/CREDIBLE information Counterclaim is acknowledged but not adequately refuted.	Conclusion Claim is reworded. Reader is left with a call to action, point to reflect on, etc. but it could be stronger.	Conventions & Works Cited Page Adequate use of standard written English (i.e., spelling & grammar) Some mistakes that do not impact understanding.	MLA Citations & Works Cited A Works Cited page is included but format may not be 100% correct. Citations are attempted but format is not correct.
2 - Basic	Introduction Introduction does not build up to claim--it opens with claim. Does not provide background on topic.	Body Paragraphs Minimal development of the position with FACTS, SPECIFIC DETAILS, STATISTICS, QUOTES, OR OTHER ACCURATE/CREDIBLE information. Some lapses in logic of argument. No mention of counterclaim.	Conclusion Claim is restated but repetitive. May be missing a "clincher," a closing statement that leaves an impression.	Conventions & Works Cited Page Significant issues with standard written English (ie. spelling and grammar) that impact overall impression and understanding.	MLA Citations & Works Cited A Works Cited page is included. Citations are NOT attempted.
1 - Below Basic	Introduction Topic is unclear or confusing. Lacks a clear claim or position statement.	Body Paragraphs Lacks adequate development of the position with FACTS, SPECIFIC DETAILS, STATISTICS, QUOTES, OR OTHER ACCURATE/CREDIBLE information. Argument is largely unsupported. No mention of counterclaim.	Conclusion Conclusion is missing. Essay just ends.	Conventions & Works Cited Page Massive issues with standard written English (ie. spelling and grammar) that make paper very difficult to understand.	MLA Citations & Works Cited Neither a Works Cited page or citations for borrowed information have been attempted.

Keywords:

argument

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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