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Argument Paper

Students will write an argument paper showing persuasive argumentation, a definite pattern, reputable cites, in text citations, and complex writing structure.

Rubric Code: GAC44B

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Argumentation Enter rubric description
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Argument points Points stated clearly, Opposing points are refuted completely. Argument points are supported well and documented. Argument pattern is clear.	Poor One point stated, No opposition One support No clear pattern	Fair Two points stated ONe opposition Several supports for each Pattern somewhat clear	Good All points stated Opposition stated and refuted. All supported and cited. Pattern is clear.	Excellent MOre than required points argued, Opposition stated and refuted, All supported and cited, clear pattern. Goes beyond requirements.
MLA and intext Works cited page presented, IN text citations used or parenthetical citations used.	Poor Works Cited page. only one citation used many errors	Fair Work Cited page Citations used in text, no parenthetical citations., Some errors	Good Works Cited page Both types of citations used - in text and parenthetical Few errors	Excellent All from the Good column but no errors or hardly any.
MEchanics INtroduction, body and conclusion, Thesis and essay map. Varied structures in sentences. Correct punctuation of all kinds. Complex structures.	Poor Undeveloped intro and conclusion. Poor thesis and essay map poorly developed body paragraphs PUnctuation and sentence errors	Fair INtro and conclusion somewhat developed, at least 3 body paragraphs somewhat developed, punctuation and sentence errors kept to few.	Good Introduction and conclusion much better; developed body paragraphs (3 or more); correct punctuation and complex sentences.	Excellent Introduction and Conclusion well developed; body well developed; correct punctuation and complex sentence structures.