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6th Grade Argumentative Essay Rubric 
Rubric Code: MXA5928
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric 6th Grad Argumentative Essay Rubric
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  Exemplary

10 pts

Proficient

7 pts

Emerging

5 pts

Not Yet Demonstrated

3 pts

Intro / Claim

Background/History<BR>
Claim <BR>
Supporting Reasons

Exemplary

Well-developed introduction engages the reader and creates interest. Contains detailed background information and a clearly-stated claim. Logical and accurate reasons fully support the claim.
Proficient

Introduction creates interest and contains background information. The claim is pretty clear and the reasons given to support the claim are mostly logical and accurate.
Emerging

Introduction adquately explains the background, but it may lack clarity. Claim is evident, but may be unclear or inaccurate. Reasons given to support the claim aren't supportive and more than one might be incorrect.
Not Yet Demonstrated

Background details are a random collection of information, are unclear, and may be loosely related to the topic. Claim is vague or missing entirely. Reasons given to support the claim might be missing entirely or so vague as to provide no support.
Evidence

Body Paragraphs<BR>
Conclusion

Exemplary

Paragraphs are well developed with a clearly written reason followed by relevant, accurate evidence for support. Conclusion revisits the claim in a new way.
Proficient

Paragraphs are clear enough with adequately written reasons and mostly relevant and accurate evidence for support. Conclusion summarizes thesis and key points with some "fresh" commentary present.
Emerging

Paragraphs are present, but they are not all foratted with the reason/evidence structure. Also, several pieces of evidence might be missing or inaccurate. Conclusion mirrors introduction too closely.
Not Yet Demonstrated

Most of the paragraphs are poorly or not at all developed. Conclusion is missing or does not re-visit the claim.
Organization

Structure<BR>
Transitions

Exemplary

Logical progression of ideas with a clear structure that enhances the thesis. Transitions are smooth and provide coherence between and among ideas.
Proficient

Logical progression of ideas. Transitions are present throughout and provide adequate coherence between and among ideas.
Emerging

Organization is clear. Transitions are present, but may not lend to the coherence between and among ideas.
Not Yet Demonstrated

No disceernable organization. Transition are not present.
Style & Conventions

Spelling, Punctuation, Capitalization, Word Choice

Exemplary

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Language is consistently formal and words are well-chosen. Punctuation, spelling, & capitalization are accurate with few or no errors. There are no homonym errors.
Proficient

Writing is clear and sentences have some varied structure. Language is appropriately formal. Punctuation, spelling, & capitalization are generally accurate, with some errors. There may be one or two homonym errors.
Emerging

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. Formal style is inconsistent and/or inappropriate at various points in essay. Several errors in punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and homonyms.
Not Yet Demonstrated

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. Word choice is inappropriate and formality is inconsistent throughout essay. Many errors in punctuation, spelling, & capitalization distract reader.





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