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Argumentative Essay
Argumentative Essay
Students will be asked to write a five paragraph essay arguing for or against a later start time for the school day. Students will be required to have at least one counterclaim paragraph in support of their counterargument. Correct punctuation and spelling is required. Students must include at least two sources and cite them using MLA. Students must include a thesis statement, transitions, and a conclusion.
Rubric Code:
V237666
By
msmelscer
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Argumentative Essay
Poor
1 pts
Fair
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Excellent
4 pts
Introduction/Thesis Statement
Poor
Does not introduce topic or provide a thesis statement.
Fair
Poorly introduces topic or weak thesis statement.
Good
Introduces the topic with thesis statement.
Excellent
Introduces the topic with a strong thesis statement.
Content
Poor
Does not provide connections to class content or make sense of facts and details.
Fair
Attempts to provide connections to class content or make sense of facts and details but does not do so successfully.
Good
Provides connections to class content to make sense of facts and details and does so successfully.
Excellent
Successfully provides connections to class content to make sense of facts and details to make clear points in arguments.
Citations/MLA
Poor
Does not use citations or MLA format.
Fair
Attempts to use citations or MLA format.
Good
Uses citations or MLA format.
Excellent
Correctly uses citations and MLA format.
Conclusion
Poor
Does not provide a closing.
Fair
Attempts to provide a closing.
Good
Provides a closing.
Excellent
Successfully provides a closing that makes connections at the end of the essay.
Spelling/Punctuation
Poor
Does not use capitalization, punctuation, and spelling correctly.
Fair
Attempts to use capitalization, punctuation, and spelling correctly.
Good
Mostly uses capitalization, punctuation, and spelling correctly.
Excellent
Uses capitalization, punctuation, and spelling correctly.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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