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Argumentative Essay 
Rubric Code: G2W7929
By gooseeggs
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Argumentative Essay
  Exceeds Expectations

4 pts

Meeting Expectations

3 pts

Approaching Expectations

2 pts

Missing expectations

1 pts

Introduction

Exceeds Expectations

A well-developed introduction:
engages the reader and creates interest.
Contains detailed background information
Has a clear explanation of the problem that two reasonable people can debate
The claim clearly states the writers position.
Meeting Expectations

Introduction creates interest
contains background information.
The claim clearly states a problem that two reasonable people can debate
The writer’s position is evident
Approaching Expectations

Introduction adequately explains the background
of the problem, but may lack clarity.
The claim states a problem, but writer’s position may not be evident.
Missing expectations

Background details are a random collection of
information, are unclear, and may be loosely
related to the topic.
Claim/position is vague or not stated.
Body paragraph

Exceeds Expectations

Body paragraphs expertly:
Topic sentence clearly states reason
Supports reason with evidence and ties evidence and research to how it proves the writers reason
States counterclaim in 1-2 sentences.
Refutes counterclaim
Meeting Expectations

Topic sentence states reason
Supports reason with evidence and ties evidence and research to how it proves the writers reason
States counterclaim in 1-2 sentences.
Refutes counterclaim
Approaching Expectations

Paragraph contains writer's reason
Shows effort to use evidence and research
States counterclaim
Refutes counterclaim
Missing expectations

Paragraph may lack writer's reason
May not utilize evidence
May not state counterclaim
May not refute counterclaim
Conclusion

Exceeds Expectations

Conclusion summarizes the main
topic without repeating previous
sentences; writer’s opinions and
suggestion for change are logical
and well thought out.
Meeting Expectations

Conclusion summarizes main topics.
A suggestion for change is
evident.
Approaching Expectations

Conclusion summarizes main topics,
but is repetitive. No suggestions for
change are included.
Missing expectations

Conclusion does not adequately summarize the main points. No suggestions for change or
opinions are included.
Mechanics

Exceeds Expectations

Sentence structure is correct.
Punctuation and capitalization are
correct with no errors
Meeting Expectations

Sentence structure is generally correct.
Some awkward sentences do appear.
There are one or two errors in
punctuation and/or capitalization.
Approaching Expectations

Work contains structural
weaknesses and grammatical
errors.
There are three or four errors in
punctuation and/or capitalization.
Missing expectations

Work contains multiple
incorrect sentence structures.
There are four or more errors in
punctuation and/or capitalization
Works Cited

Exceeds Expectations

Includes an accurately formatted MLA style work cited page
Meeting Expectations

Includes an accurately formatted MLA style work cited page
Approaching Expectations

Includes an work cited page that does not completely follow MLA guidelines
Missing expectations

Work Cited Page is missing or does not follow MLA guidelines




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