iRubric: Argumentative Essay rubric

The student does not have 5 paragraphs that are developed to persuade.

The student has the 5 paragraphs, but the the arguments may not be clear and don't follow a logical progression making it confusing for the reader to understand. Transitions may or may not be present.

5 paragraphs are clear and well developed, with logical organization to support the thesis.
P1-introduces position clearly, P2, and P3, P4 present clear arguments/reasons to back up their position, and each body paragraph presents a counter argument and rebuttal.
P5-Sums up the main position on topic in a creative way, and leaves the reader thinking about a larger idea related to the topic. Transitions are present between P2-3-4.

The student did not have a conclusion, or it was unclear as to the purpose of the writing.

The student used the main idea to end the paper, but did not restate all three points. Conclusion is brief and doesn't outline the ideas or leave the reader with a clear understanding of the topic or ideas to think about.

The student fully develops all his/her ideas, restated the thesis and main ideas of their essay, and brought his/her paper to a natural close leaving the reader with ideas to ponder.

There is no counter argument or it is mentioned but not developed.

The writer introduces the idea of a counter argument but doesn't fully develop it or make a clear rebuttal.

Writer states a clear objection, and then offers multiple reasons in defense of his/her position so the reader is given reasons to agree with the writer.