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Argumentative Essay

Write a structured, well-organized essay presenting an argument and evidence to support the argument. Include at least one counterargument and rebuttal to the counterargument.

Rubric Code: PX3AA7X

By MrsHunter

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Argumentative Essay
	Introduction 10 pts	Body Paragraphs 20 pts	Conclusion 10 pts	Conventions & Presentation 10 pts
4-Advanced	Introduction Includes a hook that catches the reader's attention Gives background about the issue. Claim is provided Between 4-6 sentences	Body Paragraphs Exceptional development of the position with FACTS, SPECIFIC DETAILS, STATISTICS, QUOTES, OR OTHER ACCURATE/CREDIBLE information	Conclusion The main ideas are reworded with a different perspective Warrant returns to the attention getter or has a strong call to action	Conventions & Presentation Exceptional use of standard written English (i.e., spelling & grammar) Followed instructions for final draft (one side only, blue/black ink, indent, easy to read )
3 - Proficient	Introduction Author introduces the topic clearly Claim is provided At least 4 sentences	Body Paragraphs Adequate development of the position with FACTS, SPECIFIC DETAILS, STATISTICS, QUOTES, OR OTHER ACCURATE/CREDIBLE information	Conclusion Main ideas are reworded Warrant returns to attention-getter or has a call to action	Conventions & Presentation Adequate use of standard written English (i.e., spelling & grammar)Didn't follow one instruction for final draft.
2 - Basic	Introduction Topic is unclear or confusing Missing Claim not at the end of the introduction	Body Paragraphs Minimal development of the position with FACTS, SPECIFIC DETAILS, STATISTICS, QUOTES, OR OTHER ACCURATE/CREDIBLE information	Conclusion The main ideas are copied almost word for word from the introduction May be missing a "clincher," a closing statement	Conventions & Presentation Minimal use of standard written English (i.e., spelling & grammar)Didn't follow some instructions for final draft.
1 - Below Basic	Introduction Topic is unclear or not stated Missing Claim not at the end of the introduction	Body Paragraphs Lacks adequate development of the position with FACTS, SPECIFIC DETAILS, STATISTICS, QUOTES, OR OTHER ACCURATE/CREDIBLE information	Conclusion The main ideas are not stated Essay ends abruptly (quickly/choppily)	Conventions & Presentation Lack of standard written English (i.e., spelling & grammar) Didn't follow most instructions for final draft