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Argumentative Paragraph

Thematic Essay-To Kill a Mockingbird

Students must complete an argumentative paragraph on an assigned topic.

Rubric Code: VXA99X8

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Argumentative Paragraph
	Remediation (N/A)	Level 1 (N/A)	Level 2 (N/A)	Level 3 (N/A)	Level 4 (N/A)
Topic Sentence	Remediation Missing topic sentence or inappropriate topic sentence.	Level 1 Weak/unclear topic sentence.	Level 2 Vague/unclear topic sentence needs more work.	Level 3 Clear topic sentence.	Level 4 Forceful, creative topic sentence.
Organization	Remediation No organizational pattern is evident.	Level 1 Organizational pattern is largely ineffective, but present.	Level 2 Details are mostly coherent; could be placed in a better order. Sometimes engaging.	Level 3 Details are presented in a coherent, engaging fashion. Transitions are used effectively.	Level 4 Details are presented in a coherent, highly engaging fashion. Paragraph is formatted properly; sentences are well organized and use strong transitions.
Supporting Evidence	Remediation Missing supporting examples/quotations. Quotations are missing.	Level 1 Does not include enough supporting examples. More detail needed. Some quotations are evident, but not correctly integrated.	Level 2 Some examples used but needs more detail; quotations used without/ inconsistent proper citation. Required quotations are present and usually correctly integrated.	Level 3 Strong and relevant examples; descriptive; quotations used with proper citation. Required quotations are present and correctly integrated.	Level 4 Excellent, well chosen supporting examples for each argument; descriptive; quotations used with proper citation. Relevant quotations are creatively and effectively integrated.
Persuasion	Remediation Missing. All language is informal.	Level 1 Minimal; most language is informal.	Level 2 Short; not enough evidence included; lacks clear, consistent overall argument; and/or informal language.	Level 3 Very good, but may need more depth in places; no informal language.	Level 4 Exceptional, overall argument is forceful and convincing from start to finish; no informal language.
Conventions	Remediation Incomplete or run-on sentences throughout. Frequent errors in capitalization, usage, punctuation, and spelling and/or not enough written to evaluate.	Level 1 Writer makes more than 10 convention errors, including run-on sentences, sentence fragments, errors in capitalization, usage, punctuation, and spelling. Numerous errors completely distract the reader.	Level 2 Writer makes 6-10 errors, including run-on sentences, sentence fragments, errors in capitalization, usage, punctuation, and spelling. Mostly simple sentences.	Level 3 Writes in complete sentences. Good general sentence structure but some sentences need to be expanded; may have one fragment or run-on. 3-5 errors, including capitalization, usage, punctuation, and spelling.	Level 4 Sentences are well constructed and varied. Uses compound/complex sentence structure; no fragments or run-ons. Writer makes only 1-2 grammar or spelling errors
Conclusion	Remediation Missing conclusion.	Level 1 Conclusion needs more work; short or off topic.	Level 2 Conclusion needs more detail.	Level 3 Firm, strong conclusion.	Level 4 Forceful, exemplary conclusion.

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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