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Mr. Smith Essay Rubric Effective Argumentation Rubric Code: TXA2CC3 By jboston Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Mr. Smith Essay Rubric
	Underdeveloped 4 pts	Developing 6 pts	Proficient 8 pts	Well-Developed 10 pts
Requirements	Underdeveloped Essay is missing three or more of the 5 requirements.	Developing Essay is missing two of the 5 requirements.	Proficient Essay is missing one of the 5 requirements.	Well-Developed Essay is at least 3 pages typed, Times New Roman font, size 12, double spaced and printed.
Thesis	Underdeveloped Thesis is vague; no stand is taken on an issue.	Developing Thesis is vague; may be more fact than opinion.	Proficient Thesis is clear and expresses and opinion. A strong stand is taken and defended throughout the paper.	Well-Developed Thesis is clear and expresses an opinion. A strong, specific stand is taken and defended consistently throughout the paper.
Arguments	Underdeveloped Arguments for the thesis are absent.	Developing Arguments for the thesis are present but are not effective.	Proficient Arguments for the thesis are present but are some are ineffective.	Well-Developed Arguments are s clearly presented and effective.
Evidence	Underdeveloped Support for arguments is lacking.	Developing Support is superficial or not relevant to the argument.	Proficient Support for arguments is sufficient.	Well-Developed Support for arguments is very thorough.
Organization	Underdeveloped Overall essay lacks structure.	Developing Thesis may be unclear in the introduction of the argument. Key points may be presented in a confusing or illogical sequence.	Proficient Thesis appears in introduction, body presents several key points related to overall argument, and concluding paragraph follows from and supports the argument presented.	Well-Developed Thesis appears in introduction, each body paragraph focuses on one key point related to the overall argument, and concluding paragraph follows from and supports the argument presented.