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Argument Essay Rubric 
Rubric Code: L4BAB8
By gclancy
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Argument Essay - Clancy
  Excellent (A/A- range)

(N/A)

Solid/Good (B to B+)

(N/A)

Satisfactory (C to B-)

(N/A)

Fast Food Worker (C-/south)

(N/A)

Thesis/Purpose

Excellent (A/A- range)

Thesis is clear, as is intended audience. Writer shows confidence in his position.
Solid/Good (B to B+)

Thesis is evident, but not as clearly stated as "Excellent." Writer could display more confidence in his position.
Satisfactory (C to B-)

Thesis a bit muddled. Writer lacks confidence in position and intent.
Fast Food Worker (C-/south)

I'll take a burger, please, since I have no idea where I'm going with this essay, so I might as well eat. Hold the mayo.
Organization/Structure

Excellent (A/A- range)

Five or more paragraphs that are fully developed and flow together seamlessly. Transitions abound.
Solid/Good (B to B+)

Four or five paragraphs that are essentially sound, but could be better developed.
Satisfactory (C to B-)

Four paragraphs that lack cohesion. Thinner paragraphs will bring grade more toward C. Lack of transitions.
Fast Food Worker (C-/south)

Less than four paragraphs, and you'll be fetching fries.
Support/Specific Examples

Excellent (A/A- range)

Exemplary specific supporting examples that include personal beliefs/life experience, and support from two or three of the texts.
Solid/Good (B to B+)

Solid support that utilizes personal examples and support from two of the texts.
Satisfactory (C to B-)

Support that is "thin" and slights either personal experience and beliefs and/or texts.
Fast Food Worker (C-/south)

It's my opinion. I don't need to support nuthin'! You want ice in that soda?
Mechanics and MLA

Excellent (A/A- range)

Correct MLA format, with few or no grammatical issues.
Solid/Good (B to B+)

MLA format is not 100% and/or several grammatical errors, typos, etc.
Satisfactory (C to B-)

MLA format needs "help." More grammatical issues/typos than should be allowed. C= "lazy."
Fast Food Worker (C-/south)

Uhhh....MLA? It's cold back here in the Micky-D's refrigerator!
VOICE/Style

Excellent (A/A- range)

Future lawyer or L.A. Times journalist.
Solid/Good (B to B+)

You've got a way with words! Keep practicing.
Satisfactory (C to B-)

Leaning a bit on the formulaic side, Bud.
Fast Food Worker (C-/south)

Accept the draft. You're already dead, Hoss.




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