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Argument
Argument Essay 9-10th grade.
Rubric Code: X23XA2A
By rennylove
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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9th grade Argument essay rubric
  Inadequate

1 pts

Developing

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Skilled

4 pts

Exceptional

5 pts

Style and Conventions

The text presents a formal, objective
tone that demonstrates standard
English conventions of usage and
mechanics along with discipline specific
requirements (i.e. MLA, APA,
etc.).
Inadequate

The text illustrates a limited awareness or inconsistent tone.
The text illustrates inaccuracy in standard English conventions of
usage and mechanics.
Developing

The text illustrates a limited awareness of formal tone. The text
demonstrates some accuracy in standard English conventions of
usage and mechanics.
Proficient

The text presents a formal,
objective tone. The text
demonstrates standard English conventions of usage and mechanics along with discipline specific requirements (i.e. MLA, APA, etc.).
Skilled

The text presents an appropriate and
formal, objective tone. The text
demonstrates standard English
conventions of usage and mechanics
along with discipline specific
requirements (i.e. MLA, APA, etc.).
Exceptional

The text presents an engaging, formal and objective tone. The text intentionally uses standard English conventions
of usage and mechanics along with discipline-specific requirements (i.e. MLA, APA, etc.).
Cohesion/Transitions

The text uses words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections
of the text, creates cohesion, and clarifies the relationships between the claim and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claims
and counterclaims.
Inadequate

The text contains few, if any, words, phrases and clauses to link the major
sections of the text. The text does not connect the claims and reasons.
Developing

The text contains limited words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text. The text attempts to connect the claim and reasons.
Proficient

The text uses words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections
of the text. The text connects the claim and reasons. The text links
the counterclaims to the claim.
Skilled

he text skillfully uses words,
phrases, and clauses to link the
major sections of the text. The text
identifies the relationship between
the claim and reasons as well as the
evidence. The text effectively links
the counterclaims to the claim.
Exceptional

The text strategically uses words,
phrases, and clauses to link the major
sections of the text. The text explains
the relationships between the claim
and reasons as well as the evidence.
The text strategically links the
counterclaims to the claim.
Audience

The text anticipates the audience’s
knowledge level and concerns about the claim. The text addresses the specific audience’s needs.
Inadequate

The text lacks an awareness of the
audience’s knowledge level and needs.
Developing

The text illustrates an inconsistent awareness of the audience’s knowledge level and needs.
Proficient

The text considers the audience’s knowledge level and concerns about the claim. The text addresses
the needs of the audience.
Skilled

The text anticipates the audience’s knowledge level and concerns about the claim. The text addresses the specific needs of the audience
Exceptional

The text consistently addresses the audience’s knowledge level and
concerns about the claim. The text addresses the specific needs of the
audience.
Development/Evidence

The text provides sufficient data and
evidence to back up the claim as well
as a conclusion that supports the argument.
Inadequate

The text contains limited data and evidence related to the claim and
counterclaims or lacks counterclaims. The text may fail to conclude the
argument or position.
Developing

The text provides data and evidence that attempts to back up the claim and unclearly addresses counterclaims or lacks counterclaims. The conclusion merely restates the position.
Proficient

The text provides sufficient data and evidence to back up the claim
and addresses counterclaims. The
conclusion ties to the claim and evidence.
Skilled

The text provides sufficient and relevant data and evidence to
back up the claim and addresses counterclaims fairly. The conclusion
effectively reinforces the claim and evidence.
Exceptional

The text provides convincing and relevant data and evidence to back up the claim and effectively addresses counterclaims. The conclusion strengthens the claim and evidence.
Claim

The text introduces a clear, arguable
claim that can be supported by
reasons and evidence.
Inadequate

The text contains an unidentifiable claim or vague position. The text has limited structure and organization.
Developing

The text contains an unclear or emerging claim that suggests a vague position. The text attempts a structure and organization to support
the position.
Proficient

The text introduces a claim that is arguable and takes a position. The text has a structure and organization that is aligned with the claim.
Skilled

The text introduces a precise claim that is clearly arguable and takes an identifiable position on an issue. The text has an effective structure and
organization that is aligned with the claim.
Exceptional

The text introduces a compelling claim that is clearly arguable and takes a purposeful position on an issue. The text has a structure and organization that is carefully crafted to support the claim.




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