Name: ________________________________

Score: ______/ 65pts ACT Score: _____/6

Argumentative Essay
Please attach this rubric to your argumentative essay. It must be attached before your essay will be graded. Due: _________________________
4=Awesome! I have a creative and complete thesis statement. I take a position and offer context for the rest of my essay. (10pts). I have relevant, influential evidence in every paragraph. My evidence is masterfully integrated (19-20 pts). 3=Got It! I have a solid and complete thesis statement. I take a position that indicates what the rest of my essay will be about. (8-9pts). I have solid, appropriate evidence in every. My evidence is appropriately integrated (1618pts). 2=Almost I have a thesis statement but it is basic and limited; it may be an I statement and/or it could be pushed more (67pts). I have basic evidence in every paragraph, but it may not be relevant or appropriate. My evidence is integrated, but it is simple, basic, and/or awkward (12-15pts). My paragraph show basic structure; my paragraphs might also be simple and underdeveloped (6-7pts). 1=Not Quite I may have a thesis statement but it is weak, inappropriate or missing (0-5pts).

Thesis Statement

Specific Support

I have weak and/or missing evidence in my paragraphs. The evidence may also be irrelevant to the topic. My evidence is poorly integrated (0-10pts).

Organization and Structure

My paragraphs show thoughtful and inventive structure. I use effective transitions that move the reader through the essay. (10pts).

My paragraphs show thoughtful and clear structure. Transitions are present (8-9pts).

My paragraphs show weak and confusing structure; my paragraphs may be lacking structure (05pts).

Counterargument

I thoughtfully and thoroughly address the counterargument (10pts).

I address the counterargument in a somewhat clear way. (89pts).

I address the counterargument but its not always clear or fair (6-7pts).

I address the counterargument but it is weak or I do not address the counterargument

ACT Writing

Name: ________________________________

Score: ______/ 65pts ACT Score: _____/6

Argumentative Essay
(0-5pts). Introduction and Conclusion I have a thoughtful and creative introduction and a conclusion. (10pts). I have great, inventive mechanics and few if any errors (5pts). I have a solid and complete introduction and conclusion (89pts). I have an introduction and conclusion but they are simple and/or basic (67pts) I have basic mechanics and several errors (3pts). I have an introduction and conclusion but it is weak and/or missing (0-5pts)

Mechanics

I have solid mechanics and may have a couple errors (4pts).

I have poor mechanics and many distracting errors (0-2pts).

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ACT Writing