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Argumentative Essay 
Rubric Code: G25W635
By adavala
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Argumentative Essay
  Not Acceptable

1 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Excellent

3 pts

Introduction

Not Acceptable

- Missing hook or it is unclear
- No background info. provided or it is unclear
Needs Improvement

- Hook or background info. does not relate to claim
- Hook or background info. could be more engaging
Excellent

- Hook and background info. relates to the theme or claim of the essay
- Hook is engaging
Thesis Statement/Claim

Not Acceptable

- Thesis statement is missing, completely unclear, or irrelevant
Needs Improvement

- Thesis statement lacks a claim
- Includes 1-2 reasons with claim
- Thesis statement is somewhat unclear
Excellent

- Thesis statement is clear, specific, and debatable
- Includes at least 3 reasons with claim
Body Paragraphs

Not Acceptable

- Missing or none of the topic sentences relate to the reasons in the thesis statement
- Includes 1 body paragraph
Needs Improvement

- Some topic sentences do not relate to the reasons in the thesis
- Includes 2 body paragraphs
Excellent

- Topic sentences are clear and directly connect to thesis
- Includes 3 body paragraphs (one for each reason)
Supporting Evidence and Explanation

Not Acceptable

- No supporting evidence or explanation given
- No references
Needs Improvement

- Evidence is weak or unclear
- No explanation was given or it was weak/unclear
- Includes 1 reference
Excellent

- Evidence is strong, credible, and supports the argument
- Explanation expands on evidence
- Includes 2 or more references
Conclusion

Not Acceptable

- No conclusion was given
Needs Improvement

- Conclusion doesn't revisit thesis and/or key points
- Conclusion is unclear
Excellent

- Conclusion revisits the thesis
- Sums up key points (reasons)
Essay Structure
  Not Acceptable

1 pts

Needs Improvement

3 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Writing Conventions and Structure

Not Acceptable

- Includes many grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes
- Difficult to read or unorganized
- Includes 1-2 paragraphs
Needs Improvement

- Includes some grammar, spelling, or punctuation mistakes
- Includes 3-4 paragraphs
Excellent

- Includes few or no grammar, spelling, or punctuation mistakes
- Includes 5 paragraphs




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