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Persuasive/Opinion Essay

Argumentative Writing 2016-17

Students take a stance on a topic and support it.

Rubric Code: SCX8A2

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Argumentative/Opinionated Writing
	Meets/Exceeds Standards Points Possible: 5-4 (N/A)	Almost Meets Standards Points Possible: 3-2 (N/A)	Falls Short of Standards Points Possible: 1-0 (N/A)
Proofreading -Spelling -Grammar & Mechanics -Formatting	Meets/Exceeds Standards It's apparent the writing was carefully proofread.	Almost Meets Standards The writing needed more attentive proofreading.	Falls Short of Standards The writing contains numerous spelling and/or mechanical errors.
Organization -Transitions -Flow of Ideas -Word Choice	Meets/Exceeds Standards Excellent flow and arrangement of ideas; word choice is unique and effective for the assignment.	Almost Meets Standards The paper's ideas should have a more consistent, easy reading flow; word choice should be more varied and interesting	Falls Short of Standards The paper has very poor organization, which greatly affects the flow of ideas; below average use of vocabulary.
Introduction -Attention Getter -Thesis	Meets/Exceeds Standards The opening grabs the reader's attention; the thesis clearly states the writer's position on the prompt/topic.	Almost Meets Standards The opening needs to be stronger and more developed; the thesis needs more focus (position and/or topic).	Falls Short of Standards The intro is missing an effective hook, and/or a clearly written thesis.
Support -Topic Sentences -Supporting Details	Meets/Exceeds Standards The body paragraphs contain focused topic sentences; main ideas/supporting details include strong, relevant examples and explanations that are convincing and effectively support the paper's focus.	Almost Meets Standards Focused topic sentences aren't always apparent; main ideas/supporting details need more development, explanations, and/or focus.	Falls Short of Standards The body paragraphs are missing important components like topic sentences and effective supporting details.
Conclusion -Restated thesis -Summary of ideas -Lasting Impression	Meets/Exceeds Standards The conclusion includes an effective restatement of the thesis, a thorough summary of the writer's ideas, and a strong lasting impression.	Almost Meets Standards The conclusion includes an average version of a restated thesis, a brief summary of ideas, and/or a partial lasting impression.	Falls Short of Standards The conclusion is missing a restated thesis, summary, and/or lasting impression.

Subjects:

English

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Writing

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