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Argumentative Writing 
Argumentative Writing
Argumentative Writing Rubric -
Rubric Code: GC8234
By kcopland
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Argumentative Writing
W 7.1, 7.7, 7.8, 7.9
  Unaaceptable

1 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Thesis / Claim

Unaaceptable

Claim is vague; no stand is taken on an issue.
Needs Improvement

Claim is vague; may be more fact than opinion. Writer has a difficult time defending the claim throughout the paper.
Proficient

Claim is clear and expresses and opinion based on the prompt chosen. The claim is defended at points throughout the paper.
Advanced

Claim is clear and expresses an opinion based on the prompt chosen. A strong, specific stand is taken and defended consistently throughout the paper.
Counterclaim

Unaaceptable

Opposing point of view is absent from argument.
Needs Improvement

Opposing point of view is misrepresented OR not effectively refuted.
Proficient

One opposing point of view is clearly presented and effectively refuted with analysis.
Advanced

More than one opposing point of view is clearly presented and effectively refuted with analysis
Evidence

Unaaceptable

Support for claim/counterclaim is lacking. There is no works cited page.
Needs Improvement

Support for claim/counterclaim is superficial. There is a works cited page but no parenthetical citations/footnotes.
Proficient

Support for claim/counterclaim is sufficient. Annotated citations are included on works cited page for all evidence. There is an attempt at parenthetical citations/footnotes.
Advanced

Support for claim/counterclaim is thorough. Annotated citations are included on works cited page for all evidence. There are parenthetical citations or footnotes for all evidence.
Style/Tone

Unaaceptable

Argument is composed in primarily casual language inappropriate for a formal written argument. Frequent errors in conventions.
Needs Improvement

Argument attempts a formal style and objective tone in parts. Frequent errors in conventions.
Proficient

Argument maintains a formal style and objective tone with few exceptions. Few errors in conventions.
Advanced

Argument maintains a formal style and objective tone consistently throughout. No errors in conventions.
Conclusion

Unaaceptable

Concluding paragraph and statements do not exist.
Needs Improvement

Concluding paragraph is present, but may not be long enough or relevant.
Proficient

Concluding paragraph is understandable and shares agreement with the rest of the piece.
Advanced

Concluding paragraph is well-developed, reiterating evidence found within the essay.



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