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Argumentative Essay 
Argumentative Essay
Write an argumentative essay using the given prompts. The essay must contain at least 2 fully developed supporting paragraphs, a counterclaim and a refute.
Rubric Code: M23ACB9
By mhutton39
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

1 pts

Introduction

Excellent

- "Hook" is successful
- Includes a well-
structured thesis
statement including the claim and 2 Reasons.

- Claims are
mentioned with needed background information.
Good

- "Hook" is attempted
- Includes a thesis
statement.
- Claims are
mentioned with
some background
information.
Fair

- No "Hook"
- Does not include a
thesis statement.
- 1 or 2 claims are mentioned with
minimal
background
information.
Poor

There is no introduction present.
Claim #1

Excellent

Claim is sharp, distinct and maintained throughout.
Persuasive technique is effectively used, implementing facts, quotations, anecdotes and/or evidence.
Good

Claim is apparent and maintained.
Persuasive technique is used, implementing facts, quotations, anecdotes and/or evidence.
Fair

Claim is inconsistent. Techniques are attempted but need more support.
Poor

Statement of position cannot be determined. Paper reads like an informational essay.
Claim #2

Excellent

Claim is sharp, distinct and maintained throughout.
Persuasive technique is effectively used, implementing facts, quotations, anecdotes and/or evidence.
Good

Claim is apparent and maintained.
Persuasive technique is used, implementing facts, quotations, anecdotes and/or evidence.
Fair

Claim is inconsistent. Techniques are attempted but need more support.
Poor

Statement of position cannot be determined. Paper reads like an informational essay.
Counterclaim and Refute

Excellent

Counterclaim is sharp, distinct and maintained throughout.
Refute is well-thought out and convincing.
Good

Counterclaim is clear and maintained throughout.
Refute is presented and convincing.
Fair

Counterclaim is mentioned.
Refute is poorly supported.
Poor

Counterclaim or refute is unclear and not supported.
Organization

Excellent

A variety of thoughtful transition are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected.
Proper paragraph structure is used.
Good

Transition show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety.
Paragraph structure is used.
Fair

Some transition work well, but some connections between ideas are fuzzy.
Paragraph structure is attempted.
Poor

The transitions between ideas are unclear and/or nonexisitent.
Conclusion

Excellent

The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the author's position.
Good

The conclusion is recognizable. The author's position is restated.
Fair

The paper does not end with author's position; therefore the conclusion does not give a solid ending to the essay.
Poor

There is no conclusion; the paper just ends.
Style

Excellent

Author's word choice includes topic-specific vocabulary and a variety of strong verbs.

Formal style is consistently maintained.
Good

Author attempts to use topic-specific vocabulary and strong verbs.

Formal style is present.
Fair

Word choice and strong verb use is limited.

Formal style is inconsistent.
Poor

No attempt made at word choice or use of strong verbs.

Formal style is absent.
Conventions

Excellent

Author follows rules of grammar, so the essay is exceptionally easy to read.
Good

Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content, but the essay is still easy to read.
Fair

Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content and interrupt the flow of the essay.
Poor

Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content and interrupts the flow of the essay.
Presentation

Excellent

Neatly presented and legible.
Margins used.
Good

Difficult to read and/or no margins.
Fair
Poor



Keywords:
  • Persuasive Essay



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