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Argumentative Paper 
Argumentative Paper
Students will be graded on five categories, focus/ introduction, argument, elaboration of evidence, transition and grammar
Rubric Code: GXXA944
By jcgreen
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Focus/ Introduction

Excellent

Attention-getter grabs readers allowing for a purposeful flow of ideas within paragraph

Claim is deliberate and effectively introduced.

Counter-claim is well developed with specific details.
Good

Attention-getter is adequate causing somewhat of a flow of ideas.

Claim is somewhat clear.

Counter-claim is loosely established with general details
Fair

Attention-getter is barely apparent. Doesn't help the flow of ideas because it is under-developed.

Claim and counter-claim are vague due to few details mentioned making both some what confusing.
Poor

No attention-getter present making the introduction hard to follow logically.

Claim and counter-claim are discussed in little to no details causing both to be ambiguous.
Argument

Excellent

Argument is precise and clear. Writer demonstrates a strong and specific understanding of the issue presented. Through the writer's understanding, it is evident his or her stance on the issue.
Good

Argument is somewhat clear. Writer demonstrates a general understanding of the issue presented. It can be inferred through the writer's adequate understanding his or her's stance on the issue.
Fair

Argument is confusing due to lack of demonstration of understanding. Writer's vagueness causes confusion about his or her stance on the issue.
Poor

Argument doesn't appear to be developed at all. Due to the underdevelopment, writer doesn't demonstrate understanding or take a firm stance on the issue.
Elaboration of Evidence

Excellent

Evidence for writer's claim is well-developed with the incorporation of several specific facts details and sources.

All sources are thoroughly integrated causing comprehension, which allows readers to gain a more in-depth look within the issue.
Good

Evidence for writer's claim is moderately developed with incorporation of many facts, details and sources, providing some specificity but are mainly general.

Some sources are integrated but not all causing partial comprehension. Therefore allowing only a moderate look at the issue.
Fair

Evidence for writer's claim is weak because of few or partial facts sources or details that are needed to support the argument.

Integration of sources is poor causing little to no comprehension of the argument. Thus readers do not get an in-depth look into the issue.
Poor

Evidence for writer's claim is minimal because of little to no facts ,sources, or details.

Use of evidence is absent, irrelevant or few.
Transitions

Excellent

A wide array of transitions are used effectively creating purposeful syntax and cohesion linking elements of the text together to create a sound argument.
Good

Many transitions are used to create a general understanding of the text. The syntax within the paragraphs are general causing adequate cohesion that creates a moderate argument.
Fair

Few transitions are used which cause weak syntax within the paragraphs. Therefore cohesion is poor throughout the paper creating a inadequate argument.
Poor

Little to no transitions are used in the entire paper causing the lack of syntax and cohesion to create a confusing and rather ambiguous argument.
Grammar

Excellent

0-2 grammar errors. Errors are not distracting to overall understanding of the paper.
Good

3-5 grammar errors.
Errors are somewhat becoming distracting to the reader but don't completely hinder understanding of paper.
Fair

5-7 grammar errors. Inconsistent use of conventions causing confusion of the overall understanding of the paper.
Poor

7 or more errors show lack of command for conventions causing little to no understanding of the paper.




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