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Argument 
Rubric Code: R2WA3A5
By ryerika
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Advanced

4 pts

Mastery

3 pts

Developing

2 pts

Beginning

1 pts

Introduction - Hook

Advanced

My intro contains a very well-written hook that creates interest for the reader.
Mastery

My intro contains a powerful hook such as a significant fact, statistic, or anecdote relevant to the topic.
Developing

My intro contains a hook such as a fact, topic, or anecdote.
Beginning

My intro contains a weak hook, or the hook may be missing.
Introduction - Topic

Advanced

I can clearly explain the meaning of the topic by explaining its importance in a way that shows a deep understanding of the issue.
Mastery

I can clearly explain the meaning of the topic by explaining its importance.
Developing

I can explain the meaning of the topic by mentioning its importance.
Beginning

I can talk about the topic and briefly mention its importance.
Introduction - Thesis Statement

Advanced

I can introduce the reader to my claim and persuasive reasons in a powerful 1-sentence thesis statement.
Mastery

I can develop a 1-sentence thesis statement that includes a specific claim and supporting reasons.
Developing

I can develop a 1-sentence thesis statement that includes a claim and supporting reasons.
Beginning

I can develop a thesis statement that is either weak or unclear.
Transitions

Advanced

I can include transitions that clearly and effectively display how parts of the text relate back to earlier parts.
Mastery

I can include transitions that help the reader understand how parts of the text relate back to earlier parts.
Developing

I can include transitions; however, they do not always help the reader understand how parts of the text relate back to earlier parts.
Beginning

I can include basic transitions that do not relate to earlier parts of the text.
Organization - Support

Advanced

I can support a claim with compelling and convincing factual evidence, and include a thought-provoking counterclaim.
Mastery

I can support a claim with relevant and factual evidence, and include a counterclaim.
Developing

I can support a claim with factual evidence.
Beginning

I can support a claim with information.
Organization - Quotations

Advanced

I can use quotations from sources that are flawlessly tied in and cited correctly (in MLA format).
Mastery

I can use quotations from sources that are tied into my writing and are cited correctly (in MLA format).
Developing

I can use quotations from my sources, by my sources might not be cited correctly.
Beginning

I can quote a source although my citations are missing.
Organization - Sources

Advanced

My quotes are followed by (or introduced with) thought-provoking analysis.
Mastery

My quotes are followed by (or introduced with) analysis.
Developing

My quotes are supported with my own thoughts and ideas.
Beginning

Although I have included quotes from sources, I have not explained those quotes with my own thoughts.
Organization - Paragraphs

Advanced

I can create well-structured and well-written paragraphs - including an intro, body, and conclusion - that connect to each other in a logical and persuasive way.
Mastery

I can create paragraphs - including an intro, body, and conclusion - that connect to each other in a logical way.
Developing

I can create paragraphs that contain ideas that are loosely connected to each other.
Beginning

I can create a response that many not include paragraphs; my writing may not build on my main idea.
Ending - "Re-hook"

Advanced

I can write an ending that contains an exceptionally well-written 're-hook' that re-engages the reader.
Mastery

I can write an ending that contains a powerful 're-hook' such as a significant fact, statistic, or anecdote relevant to my topic.
Developing

I can write an ending that contains a 're-hook' such as a fact, statistic, or anecdote.
Beginning

My ending contains a weak 're-hook' or the 're-hook' may be missing.
Ending - Main points

Advanced

I can restate - and add to - the main points I used in my thesis statement.
Mastery

I can restate the main points I used in my thesis statement.
Developing

I can briefly mention some of the main points I used in my thesis statement.
Beginning

I can restate my claim.
Ending - Impact of Argument

Advanced

I can powerfully state the impact of my argument on society and/or those around me.
Mastery

I can clearly describe why my argument is important.
Developing

I can vaguely describe why my argument is important.
Beginning

I did not describe why my argument is important.
Ending - Challenge/Counterclaim

Advanced

I can describe a problem my argument might face or provide a powerful "call to action."
Mastery

I can mention a problem my argument might face or provide a "call to action."
Developing

I can briefly mention a problem or "call to action."
Beginning

I can mention a problem related to my topic.
Works Cited

Advanced

I can include a correctly formatted works cited page.
Mastery

I can include a works cited page with a few errors in formatting.
Developing

I can include a work cited page with many errors in formatting.
Beginning

I did not include a works cited page.




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