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9th-10th grade argumentative writing rubric

Offer 9th-10th grade students a standards-aligned structure for argumentative writing with this educator-developed rubric.

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Offer 9th-10th Grade students a structure for informative writing with this standards-aligned rubric developed by educators for Feedback Studio.

Rubric suitable for formative and summative assignments with tasks involving the defense of a position on a topic. Use this rubric when asking students to argue whether or not they support a position on a topic, to examine sources in order to defend a position on a topic, etc. Consider using the 9th-12th Grade Argument QuickMark set with this rubric. These drag-and-drop comments were tailor-made by veteran educators to give actionable, formative feedback directly to students. While they were explicitly aligned to this particular rubric, you can edit or add your own content to any QuickMark. This rubric is available and ready to use in your Feedback Studio account. However, if you would like to customize its criteria, you can "Duplicate this rubric" in your Feedback Studio account and then edit the rubric as needed. Or, you can download this .rbc file and then import to your account to begin editing the content.

Make Grading Easier With this Persuasive Essay Rubric

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Make Grading Easier With this Persuasive Essay Rubric

ORGANIZATION: Essay has an introduction with thesis statement, at least two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Each body

paragraph has a topic sentence. Essay remains focused on the topic. Points are presented in a logical manner with transitions.

IDEAS/DEVELOPMENT: Writer has taken a stand on an issue he or she knows something about. That stand has been presented clearly, backed with evidence and facts, and elaborated on with relevant commentary.

MECHANICS: Writer consistently uses educated English with little or no errors in mechanics.

VOICE: The writer demonstrates conviction with originality

WORD CHOICE/SENTENCE STRUCTURE: Writer uses language at the appropriate level for the assignment and the class. There are a variety of sentence types.

MISCELLANEOUS: Essay has a title. The introduction “hooks the reader.” The essay is somewhat interesting to read.

ORGANIZATION: Essay has an introduction with thesis statement, at least two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Body paragraphs have a topic sentence and are focused on the issue.

IDEAS/DEVELOPMENT: Writer has taken a stand on an issue he or she knows something about. That stand has been presented clearly, backed with evidence and facts, but lacks some relevant commentary.

MECHANICS: Writer consistently uses educated English with an occasional error.

MISCELLANEOUS: Essay has a title. The introduction “hooks the reader.”

ORGANIZATION: Essay has an introduction with thesis statement, at least two body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Body paragraphs have topic sentences and are somewhat focused on the issue.

IDEAS/DEVELOPMENT: Writer has taken a stand on an issue he or she knows something about. That stand has been presented clearly, and backed with evidence and facts. There may be an attempt to elaborate with commentary.

MECHANICS: Writer consistently uses educated English but marred by consistent mechanical errors.

VOICE: The writer tries to demonstrate conviction but does not communicate it effectively.

WORD CHOICE/SENTENCE STRUCTURE: Writer uses language at the appropriate level for the assignment and the class.

ORGANIZATION: Essay has an introduction with thesis statement, at least two body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

IDEAS/DEVELOPMENT: Writer has taken a stand on an issue he or she knows something about. That stand has been presented clearly, and backed with evidence and facts.

MECHANICS: Writer uses educated English, but errors make the writing very difficult to comprehend.

VOICE: The writer obviously just wanted to finish.

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    Offer 9th-10th Grade students a structure for informative writing with this standards-aligned rubric developed by educators for Feedback Studio. Rubric suitable for formative and summative assignments with tasks involving the defense of a position on a topic. Consider using the 9th-12th Grade Argument QuickMark set with this rubric.

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