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5-Paragraph Argumentative Essay Rubric 
5-Paragraph Argumentative Essay Rubric
Students will demonstrate their knowledge of paragraph organization by writing a 5-paragraph argumentative essay utilizing the writing process of planning, organizing, writing, evaluating and revising.
Rubric Code: FX23673
By aslone112
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric LS 2C - 5 Paragraph Essay
  Effective

Super Duper! Writer

4 pts

Adequate

Good Writer!

3 pts

Marginal

OK writer!

2 pts

Inadequate

Oops????

1 pts

Argumentative Topic
20 pts

Introducing the Thesis
Effective

*Effective hook
*Background info about the topic.
*Contains a thesis *statement stating point of view plus three reasons.
*Include background info
*Contains an effective concluding statement.
Adequate

One of the elements is missing. However, the thesis statement must be present.
Marginal

Two or more elements are missing. However, the thesis statement must be present.
Inadequate

Three or more elements are missing.
Organization
20 pts

Effective

Establishes a clear and logical organization. Has written 5-7 paragraphs Each paragraph is indented.
Topic sentences are effective
Transitions are used effectively
Adequate

One element is missing from the requirements.
Marginal

Two elements are missing from the requirements.
Inadequate

Three or more elements are missing from the requirements.
Development & Details
20 pts

Effective

Weaves three relevant sources. There are details and ideas throughout the document to support claim. The sources are introduced, cited correctly, and written in the race model.
Adequate

One element is missing from the requirements.
Marginal

Two elements are missing from the requirements.
Inadequate

Three or more elements are missing from the requirements.
Conventions of English and mechanic
15 pts

Effective

Free of errors. Has no grammatical errors, capitalization errors, spelling errors, punctuation errors or typographical errors. Uses a variety of sentences; some complex and some simple.
Adequate

Has some grammatical errors, capitalization errors, spelling errors, punctuation errors or typographical errors. Uses ONLY complex sentences OR simple sentences.
Marginal

Has several grammatical errors, capitalization errors, spelling errors, punctuation errors or typographical errors. Only writes in simple sentence form.
Inadequate

Has too many errors that make reading the document difficult.
Word Choice
5 pts

Effective

Uses elaborate and advance vocabulary throughout the document. Difficult words are explained.
Adequate

Uses some vocabulary in their document. Attempts to explain difficult terminology.
Marginal

Overuse of words and vocabulary. Vocabulary is simple.
Inadequate

Vocabulary is limited.
Counter/Rebuttal
20 pts

Effective

The essay offers a counter argument and rebuttal that is logical and supported effectively through researched material.
Adequate

Missing one elements from the requirements.
Marginal

Missing two elements from the requirements.
Inadequate

Missing three elements from the requirements.



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