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Argumentative Essay 
Argumentative Essay
Students will demonstrate their knowledge of paragraph organization by writing a 5-paragraph argumentative essay utilizing the writing process of planning, organizing, writing, evaluating and revising. The essay is supported by research with citations.
Rubric Code: MX52X73
By LaNeta
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Argumentative Topic

5

First paragraph has a topic sentence and, a main idea clearly supported with at least three details. Properly cites sources.
4

First paragraph has a topic sentence, with at least two supporting details. Properly cites sources.
3

First paragraph has a topic sentence, but the main idea has only one supporting detail. Includes some citations for ideas.
2

Addresses the topic with little success. It misses important ideas and supporting details. Does not cite sources of ideas.
1

There is no introductory paragraph.
Organization

5

Has 5 paragraphs. Uses transitional phrases to move from one paragraph to another. Conclusion is a summary of the whole document.
4

Has written 3 to 4 paragraphs. Uses transitional phrases to move from one paragraph to another. Is missing a conclusion.
3

Has written 2-3 paragraphs. Uses transitional phrases. Is missing a conclusion
2

Has written 2-3 paragraphs, but does not include transitional phrases, or include a conclusion.
1

Has written only 1 or 2 paragraphs.
Development & Details

5

Weaves three relevant research details and ideas into each paragraph to support topic. Points out drawbacks. Cites every idea.
4

Supports topic with less than 3 relevant details and ideas in each paragraph. Fails to address drawbacks. Missing some citations.
3

Supports topic with 1 piece of research information, but adds irrelevant sentences. Lacks drawbacks to opinions. Includes some citiations.
2

Information included does not support topic sentence. Includes some citations.
1

Does not include any citations.
Conventions of English and mechanic

5

Free of errors. Uses a variety of sentences structures. Includes proper citation form.
4

Has some grammar, spelling, mechanical, capitalization, or punctuation errors. Few sentence variations. Citations usually correct.
3

Has several spelling, mechanical, grammar, capitalization or punctuation errors. No sentence variety. Few correct citations.
2

Has numerous errors.
Does not always include proper citation form.
Does not always indent for new paragraphs.
1

Has numerous errors that make reading the document difficult.
Word Choice

5

Uses elaborate vocabulary. There are no dead words that do not add new ideas or information
4

Uses some advanced vocabulary and descriptive wording in the document. Few dead words.
3

Frequently repeats words or descriptive phrases. There are some dead words.
2

Vocabulary is simple. Repeats words or phrases frequently. Includes many dead words.
1

Writing fails to communicate understanding of research.



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