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ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY BODY PARAGRAPHS ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY INTRODUCTION The body of the essay must follow the appropriate structure. It should include the each reason in the correct order (following the order stated in the introduction) as the topic sentence, two pieces of evidence from the text and a bridge (expansion of the evidence...an explanation or effect of it), and lastly, a concluding statement. Rubric Code: XX25323 By capiparo Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY BODY PARAGRAPHS
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
TOPIC SENTENCE/REASON	Poor A reason is not stated.	Fair An attempt is made to state the reason; however, it is not clear, does not follow the correct order, or does not support the claim of the essay.	Good The topic/reason is clearly and creatively stated at the beginning of the body paragraph, is in the correct order, and supports the claim of the essay..
EVIDENCE 1	Poor No evidence is included	Fair The first piece of evidence is not clearly stated, or does not support the reason of the paragraph.	Good The first piece of evidence is clearly stated and supports the reason of the paragraph.
EVIDENCE 2	Poor A second piece of evidence is not included.	Fair The second piece of evidence is not clearly stated, or does not support the reason of the paragraph.	Good The second piece of evidence is clearly stated and supports the reason of the paragraph.
BRIDGE 1	Poor No bridge is included.	Fair The student attempts to explain the evidence, but may not fully understand it or state it in a way that is understood by the reader.	Good The student clearly explains the evidence, including any effects that it may have.
BRIDGE 2	Poor No bridge is included for the second piece of evidence.	Fair The student attempts to explain the second piece of evidence, but may not fully understand it or state it in a way that is understood by the reader.	Good The student clearly explains the second piece evidence, including any effects that it may have.
CONCLUDING STATEMENT	Poor No concluding statement is evident.	Fair There is an attempt to use a concluding statement, but does not wrap up the paragraph or lead into the next one. (For example, "These are my reasons for...".)	Good The concluding statement creatively wraps up the body paragraph, leading into the next paragraph.
TRANSITIONS	Poor No transitions are evident.	Fair There is an attempt to use transitions, although they may be used incorrectly.	Good Transitions are used to assist with the flow of the paragraph.