Skip to main content

iRubric: Making an argument rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
Making an argument 
5 paragraph essay rubric
Rubric Code: FBC573
By rzimmer
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Content
  Emergent

(N/A)

Developing

(N/A)

Expanding

(N/A)

Competent

(N/A)

Superior

(N/A)

Points

(N/A)

Topic Choice
5 pts

Emergent

Inappropriate or difficult to treat in this assignment.
Developing

Topic okay, but misunderstands the treatment for this assignment
Expanding

A good choice for this assignment
Competent

A very good choice for this assignment.
Superior

An excellent choice for the assignment.
Points
Introduction
10 pts

hook
thesis
Emergent

Does not introduce topic.
Developing

Attempts to introduce topic.

Missing a hook
Expanding

Introduces topic.

Has a hook, but not effective.
Competent

Introduces topic.

Has a good hook.
Superior

Has an excellent hook.

Gets to thesis in an engaging way
Points
Thesis Statement
10 pts

one sentence summary of paper contents
Emergent

No evidence of a thesis statement.
Developing

Some evidence of a thesis, but it is not clear.

Thesis doesn't relate to essay.
Expanding

Thesis is somewhat clear.

Relates somewhat to essay.
Competent

Thesis identifies contents, but could be worded better.
Superior

Thesis is an excellent statement of content & direction.
Points
Body paragraph 1
10 pts

Emergent

Topic sentence vague or missing.

Insufficient support.
Developing

Topic sentence stated.

Few supporting points. Needs development.
Expanding

Topic sentence stated.

Supporting points need more development.
Competent

Topic sentence stated.

Good development of support points.
Superior

Topic sentence stated w/ transitions.

Well developed supporting points.
Points
Body paragraph 2
10 pts

Emergent

Topic sentence vague or missing.

Insufficient support.
Developing

Topic sentence stated.

One or two supporting points.

Needs development.
Expanding

Topic sentence stated.

Supporting points need more development.
Competent

Topic sentence stated.

Good development of support points.
Superior

Topic sentence stated w/ transitions.

Well developed supporting points.
Points
Body paragraph 3
10 pts

Emergent

Topic sentence vague or missing.

Insufficient support.
Developing

Topic sentence stated.

One or two supporting points.

Needs development.
Expanding

Topic sentence stated.


Supporting points need more development.
Competent

Topic sentence stated.


Good development of support points.
Superior

Topic sentence stated w/ transitions.

Well developed supporting points.
Points
Conclusion
10 pts

Emergent

No conclusion apparent in essay.
Developing

Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis.
Expanding

Summary of supporting points.

Odd length.

Repeats, not restates, thesis.
Competent

Summarizes supporting points.

Appropriate length.

Restates thesis in new way.
Superior

Summarizes supporting points.

Appropriate length.

Restates thesis.

Ties back to intro.
Points
Mechanics
20 pts

grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization
Emergent

A significant number of grammatical errors.

The essay is difficult to read.
Developing

Multiple errors detract from the essay. (8-10)
Expanding

Some grammatical errors. (5-7)
Competent

Minor errors (2-4).
Superior

Errors are not found (0-2).
Points
Flow/Transitions/word use
10 pts

Sentence variety
transitions
language use
Emergent

No flow to sentences.

Argument is difficult to follow. No transitions .

Poor language use.
Developing

Sentences are short or long. Flow of essay is hard to follow.

Few transitions.

Vocabulary is limited.
Expanding

Some sentence diversity.

Some transitions.

Good vocabulary, but artificial or inappropriate at times.
Competent

Sentences vary in length.

A good number of transitions.

Vocabulary is good.
Superior

Sentences vary.

Transitions provided between & within paragraphs.

Word choices sparkle.
Points
Proofreading
5 pts

Emergent

none
Developing

little
Expanding

adequate
Competent

good
Superior

excellent
Points




Subjects:

Types:

Discuss this rubric




Do more with this rubric:
Preview

Preview

Preview this rubric.
Edit

Edit

Modify this rubric.
Copy

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.

Print

Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.

n224