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8th Grade ELA Argumentative Essay Rubric 
8th Grade ELA Argumentative Essay Rubric
The attached rubric supports Writing Standard 1 under the Common Core State Standards. This rubric was specifically designed with Cass Middle School in mind.
Rubric Code: UXB74CW
By gholter
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Exemplary

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Emerging

2 pts

Not Yet Demonstrated

1 pts

Intro / Thesis

Exemplary

Well-developed introduction engages the reader and creates interest. Thesis states a position
Proficient

Introduction creates interest and contains background information. Thesis clearly states a problem and the writer's position is evident.
Emerging

Introduction adequately explains the background of the problem, but may lack clarity. Thesis states a problem, but writer's position may not be evident.
Not Yet Demonstrated

Background details are a random collection of information, unclear, and may be loosely related to the topic. Thesis / position is unclear or not present.
Argumentative Points

Exemplary

Well-developed argumentative points directly support the writer's thesis / position. Supporting examples are detailed. Support is logical and well-thought-out.Two direct quotes from sources are included.
Proficient

Most argumentative points are related to the thesis, but one may lack sufficient support or strays away from thesis. Conclusion summarizes thesis and key points with some "fresh" comments present.
Emerging

More than one argumentative point lacks sufficient details and support. Conclusion mirrors introduction too closely, with little or no comments about the writer's thesis / position.
Not Yet Demonstrated

Most argumentative points are poorly developed. Conclusion does not re-word the thesis or summarize key argumentative point(s).
Counter Argument

Exemplary

One paragraph acknowledges counter argument. It is backed up by at least two pieces of evidence.
Proficient

One paragraph acknowledges the counter argument. It is backed up by only one piece of evidence.
Emerging

The counter argument is acknowledge without evidence to back it up.
Not Yet Demonstrated

No disceernable counter argument is presented.
Style & Conventions

Exemplary

Writing is clear and understandable. Sentences are strong and expressive and varies in length and structure. Words are well-chosen. The tone is highly consistent with writer's position / thesis and appropriate throughout essay. Punctuation, spelling, & capitalization are accurate with few or no errors.
Proficient

Writing is clear and sentences have some varied structure. Diction is appropriate. Tone is generally consistent with writer's position / thesis and is appropriate throughout essay. Punctuation, spelling, & capitalization are generally accurate, with some errors.
Emerging

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. Diction is sometimes inconsistent and/or inappropriate at various points in essay. Tone may be inconsistent with writer's position / thesis. Several errors in punctuation, spelling, & capitalization.
Not Yet Demonstrated

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. Diction is inappropriate and inconsistent throughout essay. Tone of piece is highly inconsistent with writer's position / thesis. Many errors in punctuation, spelling, & capitalization distract reader.
Sources

Exemplary

Evidence from sources is smoothly and logically included in essay and serves to add credibility & understanding of the writer's position / thesis. All sources are properly cited accurately and are useful.
Proficient

Evidence from source(s) is included in the text. Most sources are cited accurately and are generally related to the thesis and reliable.
Emerging

Some source material is used and may or may not lend credibility to writer's position / thesis. Several sources may not be cited accurately. Relevance and reliability may be questionable.
Not Yet Demonstrated

Little or no source material is used. Source citations are not evident or may be highly inaccurate. Relevance and/or reliability are questionable.
Format

Exemplary

Essay is typed or written in blue or black ink. Paper is clean (no stray marks, smudges or stains)
Submitted and stapled in this order:
1. rubric
2. final
3. rough draft
Proficient

Essay is typed or written in blue or black ink. Paper is somewhat clean
Submitted and stapled in this order:
1. rubric
2. final
Emerging

Essay is typed or written in blue or black ink. Paper is not clean
Submitted w/o staple in this order:
1. rubric
2. rough draft
Not Yet Demonstrated

Essay is written in pencil
1. rough draft

or not at all
Totals

Exemplary
Proficient
Emerging
Not Yet Demonstrated



Keywords:
  • audience, argument, claim, support,counterclaim, reasons, evidence, citations, conventions


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