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Argumentative Essay Rubric--Scarlet Letter

This essay will be used to grade argumentation essay based on The Scarlet Letter

Rubric Code: FC4XB2

By shalbrook

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Subject: English

Type: (Other)

Grade Levels: 9-12

Essay Rubric
	Advanced 4 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Basic 2 pts	Minmal 1 pts
Thesis (x2)	Advanced Is clear, precise, states the essays central point and the author's assertion about the topic. It will also state the main points to be covered.	Proficient Adequately states the topic and assertion towards the topic.	Basic States the topic and the assertion towards the topic; may be broad, too vague, a formal announcement; or refers to the title.	Minmal Vaguely states the main point and/or does not have the author's assertion. Is broad; is a statement of fact; or refers to the title of the essay or thesis not included.
Introduction (x2)	Advanced Creates an interest in the essay. The reader want to continue reading. Includes the thesis and has an effective lead-in.	Proficient Includes the thesis and an effective lead-in. Creates an interest in the essay.	Basic Includes either the thesis or a lead-in. Does not create an interest in the essay.	Minmal Does not include a thesis or a lead-in. Does not create an interest in the essay.
Supporting Paragraphs (x3) **Must have quotes in your paper to earn points in this category!!	Advanced All paragraphs contain a central point that focuses on the essay's thesis. All paragraphs have adequate support and/ or evidence. Each topic sentence is relevent to the thesis.	Proficient Focus on the thesis. Contains a central point and has support and/ or evidence for main idea of paragraphs. Each topic sentence is relevant to the thesis.	Basic Do not focus on the thesis or vaguely relate to thesis. May include a central point that is unclear or without support.	Minmal Do not focus on the thesis. Do not have a topic sentence. Do not focus on a central point
Conclusion (x2)	Advanced Refers to the topic and assertion presented in the thesis, summarized the main points of the essay without repetition, and ends the essay with a satisfying finish.	Proficient Refers to the topic and assertion presented in the thesis, summarized the main points of the essay without repetition, and ends the essay.	Basic Refers to the topic and assertion presented in the thesis, summarized the main points of the essay verbatim or otherwise, and ends the essay.	Minmal Refers to the topic or assertion presented in the thesis. Re-states the main points of the essay verbatim. Does not bring a satisfactory end to essay
Grammar/Spelling/Puncuation (x1)	Advanced Contains no errors.	Proficient Contains one to four errors.	Basic Contains four to ten errors.	Minmal Contains ten to fifteen grammar.