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Argumentative Essay
Argumentative Essay
Rubric Code:
L23A692
By
wfeltwell0702
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Argumentative Essay
Advanced
20 pts
Accelerated
15 pts
Proficient
10 pts
Basic
5 pts
Limited
0 pts
Introduction
Advanced
The introduction begins with a strong hook, background information, contains a thesis statement with supporting reasons, and conclusion sentence.
Accelerated
The introduction begins with a hook, contains a thesis, and conclusion sentence.
Proficient
The introduction contains a hook OR thesis statement, and has conclusion sentence.
Basic
The introduction is written but does not contain a hook or thesis statement. It may say "Let me tell you about...."
Limited
There is no introduction.
Body
Advanced
The body contains 3 paragraphs that are 7 to 10 sentences long. Body paragraphs include a good transition, topic sentence AND supporting details, and concluding sentence in EACH body paragraph.
Accelerated
The body contains 3 paragraphs that are 5 to 7 sentences long. Body paragraphs include transition, topic sentence, and concluding sentence in each body paragraph.
Proficient
The body contains 3 paragraphs that are 1 to 4 sentences long. Body paragraphs include transition or topic sentence in some body paragraphs
Basic
The body contains only 2 paragraphs. Body paragraphs include Topic sentence and concluding sentence.
Limited
The body contains only 1 paragraph. Body paragraph includes topic sentence OR concluding sentence.
Conclusion
Advanced
The conclusion sums up the author's thoughts and opinions. Contains closing topic sentence that is different from thesis, addresses 3 main points, and also contains a good impact statement.
Accelerated
The conclusion sums up the author's thoughts and opinions. Contains closing topic sentence different from thesis and contains good impact statement.
Proficient
The conclusion sums up the author's thoughts and opinions. Contains thesis that is restated OR impact statement.
Basic
The conclusion ends the essay but does not tie it together or refer to the thesis.
Limited
There is no conclusion.
Supporting Details
Advanced
The author's opinion is stated and supported with strong supportive details from articles.
Accelerated
The author's opinion is stated and supported with relative details from articles.
Proficient
The author's opinion is stated OR supported by details from articles.
Basic
The author's opinion is stated OR supported but details are not relevant or provided from articles.
Limited
There are no supporting details.
Mechanics and Grammar
Advanced
The essay is written very neatly with no spelling or grammar mistakes.
Accelerated
The essay is written neatly with 5-6 spelling or grammar mistakes.
Proficient
The essay can be read but has 7-10 spelling or grammar mistakes.
Basic
The essay is hard to read and/pr has 10-15
spelling or grammar mistakes.
Limited
The essay is very difficult to read and/or has more than 15 spelling or grammar mistakes.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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