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Argumentative Essay 
Argument Essay
Rubric Code: YXAX95X
By abartunek
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  ADVANCED

4 pts

PROFICIENT

3 pts

DEVELOPING

2 pts

EMERGING

1 pts

Introduction

W.01
ADVANCED

I can create an essay in which I introduce a topic; through an effective hook and provide a complete summary that includes 5 sentences of the topic being addressed. I can also provide a clear thesis statement that clearly identifies what the essay will be about and three supporting topics.The thesis statement is the last sentence in the introduction. I can also include a text to world example in the background information.
PROFICIENT

I can create an essay in which I introduce a topic; through an effective hook and provide a complete summary that includes 3-4 sentences of the topic being addressed. I can also provide a clear thesis statement that clearly identifies what the essay will be about and three supporting topics.The thesis statement is the last sentence in the introduction.
DEVELOPING

I can create an essay in which I introduce a topic; through a hook and provide 2 sentences of the topic being addressed. I can also provide a thesis statement but does not clearly identify what the essay will be about .The thesis statement may also not be the last sentence in the introduction.
EMERGING

I can create an essay in which I introduce a topic; through a hook or provide 1-2 sentences of the topic being addressed. The also thesis statement is also missing.
Claim

W.01
Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level, concerns, values, and possible biases.
ADVANCED

I can create an essay that introduces a compelling claim that is clearly arguable and takes a purposeful position on a substantive issue. I can also incorporate 6 or more pieces of evidence to support the claim. Finally, I can make a text to world connect in my argument.
PROFICIENT

I can create a text that introduces a precise claim that is clearly arguable and takes an identifiable position on a substantive issue. I can also incorporate 4 pieces of evidence to support the claim.
DEVELOPING

I can create a text that introduces a claim but it is unclear and suggests a vague position. I can also incorporate 2-3 pieces of evidence to somewhat support the claim.
EMERGING

I can create text but the claim is unidentifiable or has a vague position. I can incorporate at least one piece of evidence but it doesn't support the claim.
Counterclaim

ADVANCED

I can develop a counterclaim fairly, that supplies 3 pieces of evidence while also pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level and concerns. I can also develop a counterclaim that makes a text to work connection.
PROFICIENT

I can develop a counterclaim fairly, that supplies 2 pieces of evidence while also pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level and concerns.
DEVELOPING

I can somewhat develop a counterclaim fairly, that supplies 1 piece of evidence. It also somewhat points out the strengths and limitations of both the claim and counterclaim.
EMERGING

I can create an essay but it is missing the counterclaim and evidence piece.
Conclusion

W.01
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
ADVANCED

I can create a conclusion that strategically strengthens the claim and evidence. I can also add a text-to-world example.
PROFICIENT

I can provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
DEVELOPING

I can create a conclusion however it merely restates the position.
EMERGING

I can create a conclusion but it fails to conclude the argument or position or is incomplete.
Conventions/MLA Format

L. 02
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
ADVANCED

I can create an essay in which there are no or one or two errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, spelling, and capitalization.
PROFICIENT

I can create an essay in which there are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, spelling, and capitalization.
DEVELOPING

I can create an essay but there are errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. However, these errors do not interfere with the audience's understanding of the essay.
EMERGING

I can create an essay but serious and numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling blocking the audience's understanding of the process.




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