Argument Paragraph Rubric Prove Your Point – Element Advanced On-Target Novice The paragraph: The paragraph: The paragraph: Content Creates a unified and persuasive argument; every Creates a fairly unified and persuasive argument; Struggles to create a unified and persuasive sentence supports the key claim. almost all sentences support the key argument; multiple sentences do not directly Contains a sentence with a debatable claim Contains a sentence with a debatable claim and support the key claim. and summary of the evidence. summary of the evidence. Contains a topic sentence with either a Employs multiple evidence types, including a Employs a variety of evidence including a debatable claim or summary of the secondary source. secondary source. evidence, but not both. All sources are credible and properly cited. Most sources are credible and properly cited. Employs only one evidence type. Includes commentary that intricately and Includes commentary that explains how the Sources are not credible; citations are complexly explains how the evidence proves the evidence proves the claim. missing or incorrect. claim. Commentary missing or does not fully explain how the evidence proves the claim. Organization The paragraph: The paragraph: The paragraph: Shifts seamlessly back and between evidence Logically flows between evidence and commentary. Struggles to organize evidence and and commentary. commentary in a logical manner. The paragraph: The paragraph: The paragraph: Style & Mechanics Contains no fragments or run-ons; engages Contains minimal fragments or run-ons. Contains multiple fragments or run-ons. complex sentence structures. Maintains a formal voice throughout with only Is written in an informal Consistently maintains a formal occasional lapses. Occasionally employs diction specific to the Readily employs diction specific to the chosen Employs diction specific to the chosen topic. chosen Process The writer: to discover ideas for a debatable claim. Checklist Drafted to organize and analyze evidence and devise commentary. Revised his/her draft to achieve greater coherency and clarity. Edited for sentence-level clarity and an error-free essay.
Argument Paragraph Rubric – Prove Your Point Element Advanced On-Target Novice Content The paragraph: Creates a unified and persuasive argument; every sentence supports the key claim. Contains a sentence with a debatable claim and summary of the evidence. Employs multiple evidence types, including a secondary source. All sources are credible and properly cited. Includes commentary that intricately and complexly explains how the evidence proves the claim. The paragraph: Creates a fairly unified and persuasive argument; almost all sentences support the key Contains a sentence with a debatable claim and summary of the evidence. Employs a variety of evidence including a secondary source. Most sources are credible and properly cited. Includes commentary that explains how the evidence proves the claim. The paragraph: Struggles to create a unified and persuasive argument; multiple sentences do not directly support the key claim. Contains a topic sentence with either a debatable claim or summary of the evidence, but not both. Employs only one evidence type. Sources are not credible; citations are missing or incorrect. Commentary missing or does not fully explain how the evidence proves the claim. Organization The paragraph: Shifts seamlessly back and between evidence and commentary. The paragraph: Logically flows between evidence and commentary. The paragraph: Struggles to organize evidence and commentary in a logical manner. Style & Mechanics The paragraph: Contains no fragments or run-ons; engages complex sentence structures. Consistently maintains a formal Readily employs diction specific to the chosen The paragraph: Contains minimal fragments or run-ons. Maintains a formal voice throughout with only occasional lapses. Employs diction specific to the chosen topic. The paragraph: Contains multiple fragments or run-ons. Is written in an informal Occasionally employs diction specific to the chosen Process Checklist The writer: to discover ideas for a debatable claim. Drafted to organize and analyze evidence and devise commentary. Revised his/her draft to achieve greater coherency and clarity. Edited for sentence-level clarity and an error-free essay.
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