iRubric: Argumentative Writing rubric

*Fails to orient reader to topic(s) in introduction or introduction is missing 
*Fails to develop claim(s) with body paragraphs

*Omits conclusion

*Uses few to no transition/ linking words, phrases, or clauses

*Includes little or no discernible organization of ideas

*Inadequately orients reader to topic(s) in introduction

*Inadequately develops claim(s) with minimal body paragraphs 

*Provides an inadequate conclusion 
*Uses limited and/or inappropriate transition/linking words, phrases, or clauses 

*Includes uneven progression of ideas from beginning to end

*Partially orients reader to topic(s) in introduction

*Superficially develops claim(s) with body paragraphs 

*Provides a conclusion which repetitively or partially supports claim(s) 

*Creates some cohesion through basic transition/linking words, phrases, and/or clauses within or between paragraphs 

*Includes adequate progression of ideas from beginning to end

*Orients reader to topic(s) in introduction

*Develops claim(s) with relevant body paragraphs 

*Provides a conclusion that follows from and supports claim(s) 

*Creates cohesion through transition/linking words, phrases, and clauses within and between paragraphs

*Includes logical progression of ideas from beginning to end

*Skillfully orients reader to topic(s) in introduction

*Thoroughly develops claim(s) with relevant body paragraphs 

*Provides a meaningful and reflective conclusion which draws from and supports claim(s) 

*Creates cohesion through skillful use of transition/linking words, phrases, and clauses within and between paragraphs 
*Includes purposeful and logical progression of ideas from beginning to end

*Shows no and/or inaccurate understanding of topic or text 

*Reasoning is missing or does not connect evidence with claim(s)

*Shows limited and/or flawed understanding of topic or text 

*Uses limited, simplistic and/or flawed reasoning to connect evidence with claim(s)

*Shows superficial understanding of topic or text 

*Uses some valid and accurate reasoning to connect evidence with claim(s)

*Shows competent understanding of topic or text 

*Uses valid reasoning to connect evidence with claim(s)

*Shows insightful understanding of topic or text 

*Uses persuasive and valid reasoning to connect evidence with claim(s)