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Argument Essay Rubric 
Rubric Code: VBA278
By llamicon
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Introduction

Poor

Does not include a thesis. Does not provide a general overview of the topic. Does not have an attention grabber.
Fair

Contains some, but not all of the following: thesis, general overview, attention grabber. Or has all the requirements, but does not give enough detail.
Good

Essay has a strong thesis, a comprehensive overview, and an attention grabber.
1st Body Paragraph

Poor

Contains less than three support points. Little or no detail is given.
Fair

Contains at least three supporting points, but details aren't strong.
Good

Contains three or more supporting points and clear details to further explain.
2nd Body Paragraph

Poor

An opposing view point is not acknowledged
Fair

An opposing view point is acknowledged, but the writer does not explain why it is not strong enough to change point of view
Good

An opposing point of view is acknowledged and an explanation is given for why it is not strong enough to change point of view
Conclusion

Poor

Either too much detail is given, or new information is given; the final sentence is weak
Fair

The main points of the essay are summarized, but the final sentence is weak
Good

The main points of the essay are summarized and the final sentence is strong
Writing Style and Conventions

Poor

Many mistakes in grammar, punctuation, and spelling; little or no organization, little variation in sentence length or structure; confusing
Fair

Some mistakes in grammar, punctuation, and spelling; some organization, but confusing at times; varying sentence length and structure
Good

No mistakes in grammar, punctuation, or spelling; organized clearly with varying sentence length and structure




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