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Argumentative Essay 
Argumentative Essay
Write a structured, well-organized essay presenting an argument and evidence to support the argument. Include at least one counterargument and rebuttal to the counterargument.
Rubric Code: XX24W85
By misslusetti
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Argumentative Essay
  Introduction

5 pts

Body Paragraphs

30 pts

Conclusion

5 pts

Conventions & Presentation

10 pts

4 - Advanced

Introduction

Includes a hook that catches the reader's attention

Gives background about the issue.

Thesis statement is provided

Between 4-6 sentences
Body Paragraphs

Exceptional development of the position with FACTS, SPECIFIC DETAILS, STATISTICS, QUOTES, OR OTHER ACCURATE/CREDIBLE information
Conclusion

The main ideas are reworded with a different perspective

Closing statement returns to the attention getter or has a strong call to action
Conventions & Presentation

Exceptional use of standard written English (i.e., spelling & grammar)

Followed instructions
for final draft (one side only, blue/black ink, indent, easy to read )
3 - Proficient

Introduction

Author introduces the topic clearly

Thesis statement is provided

At least 4 sentences
Body Paragraphs

Adequate development of the position with FACTS, SPECIFIC DETAILS, STATISTICS, QUOTES, OR OTHER ACCURATE/CREDIBLE information
Conclusion

Main ideas are reworded

Closing statement returns to attention-getter or has a call to action
Conventions & Presentation

Adequate use of standard written English (i.e., spelling & grammar)

Didn't follow one instruction for final draft (one side only, blue/black ink, indent, easy to read )
2 - Basic

Introduction

Topic is unclear or confusing

Missing thesis statement/not at the end of the introduction
Body Paragraphs

Minimal development of the position with FACTS, SPECIFIC DETAILS, STATISTICS, QUOTES, OR OTHER ACCURATE/CREDIBLE information
Conclusion

The main ideas are copied almost word for word from the introduction

May be missing a "clincher," a closing statement
Conventions & Presentation

Minimal use of standard written English (i.e., spelling & grammar)

Didn't follow some instructions for final draft (one side only, blue/black ink, indent, easy to read )
1 - Below Basic

Introduction

Topic is unclear or not stated

Missing thesis statement/not at the end of the introduction
Body Paragraphs

Lacks adequate development of the position with FACTS, SPECIFIC DETAILS, STATISTICS, QUOTES, OR OTHER ACCURATE/CREDIBLE information
Conclusion

The main ideas are not stated

Essay ends abruptly (quickly/choppily)
Conventions & Presentation

Lack of standard written English (i.e., spelling & grammar)

Didn't follow most instructions for final draft (one side only, blue/black ink, indent, easy to read )



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