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Example Student Grading Checklist For Argument Writing Project

This rubric evaluates an argument writing project on a 100 point scale. It assesses elements such as the introduction, two supporting paragraphs, and conclusion. Key criteria include a hook, background information, clear claim, evidence and sources, reasoning, transitions, mechanics, and works cited page. The example student's paper scored highly at 98/100, with comments praising the thorough research, logical reasoning, and convincing argument. Minor deductions were made for inconsistent verb tense and missing quotation marks.

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Example Student Grading Checklist For Argument Writing Project

This rubric evaluates an argument writing project on a 100 point scale. It assesses elements such as the introduction, two supporting paragraphs, and conclusion. Key criteria include a hook, background information, clear claim, evidence and sources, reasoning, transitions, mechanics, and works cited page. The example student's paper scored highly at 98/100, with comments praising the thorough research, logical reasoning, and convincing argument. Minor deductions were made for inconsistent verb tense and missing quotation marks.

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GRADING RUBRIC for ARGUMENT WRITING PROJECT

For Example Student

Total Points
Points
INTRODUCTION

5 A HOOK that grabs the reader’s attention and introduces the topic. 5

5 BACKGROUND INFORMATION that explains the problem and why the reader 5
should care.

5 A CLAIM that takes a specific position on the topic. 3rd person only. No 5
opinion words or phrases like “I believe” or “I think”. It is not a question.

5 The claim has a “BECAUSE” STATEMENT that summarizes the main reasons 5
of support for the claim.

Points for Introduction: 20/20


Comments: Awesome facts to get the reader’s attention! Strong claim
with two good reasons!

Total Points
Points
SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH #1

5 A TOPIC SENTENCE with a TRANSITION that explains the 1st REASON in 5


support of your claim.

3 The first SOURCE of EVIDENCE is introduced and/or cited. 2.5

5 The author uses FACTS, STATISTICS, EXAMPLES, or QUOTES from the SOURCE. 5

2 The facts used are RELEVANT to both the topic sentence and the claim. 2

5 The author uses REASONING to explain what the evidence means and why it 5
is relevant to proving the claim.

Points for Supporting 19.5/20


Paragraph #1:
Comments: Evidence is relevant and sufficient, reasoning is logical and
convincing! Missing quotation marks around
evidence/parenthetical citation (-0.5)

Total Points
Points
SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH #2

5 A TOPIC SENTENCE with a TRANSITION that explains the 2nd REASON in 5


support of your claim.

3 The second SOURCE of EVIDENCE is introduced and/or cited. If still using 2.5
Source #1, it is referenced again and any quotations are cited in parentheses.

5 The author uses FACTS, STATISTICS, EXAMPLES, or QUOTES from the SOURCE 5

2 The facts used are RELEVANT to both the topic sentence and the claim. 2

5 The author uses REASONING to explain what the evidence means and why it 5
Is relevant to proving the claim.

Points for Supporting Paragraph #2: 19.5/20


Comments: Another great supporting
paragraph! Missing quotation
marks around evidence (-0.5)

Total Points
Points
CONCLUSION

5 The author begins the final paragraph with a TRANSITION 5

5 The author restates the TOPIC to remind the reader of the central question or 5
problem being answered by the claim.

5 The author SUMMARIZES the main reasons given to support the claim. 5

5 The author restates the CLAIM in a slightly different way than in the 5
Introduction.

Points for Conclusion: 20/20


Comments: Nice job wrapping everything up!
Total Points
Points
MECHANICS

5 The essay is formatted appropriately in four-five PARAGRAPHS, each one 5


indented on the first line. The FONT is easy-to-read (12 pt. font, no cursive,
bright colors, bold, underline, or italics) and remains the same.

5 There are NO major SPELLING or GRAMMAR mistakes that get in the way of 5
comprehension. Beginnings of words and proper nouns ONLY are
CAPITALIZED.

5 The punctuation is correct and appropriate throughout the essay. No RUN-ON 4.5
SENTENCES or SENTENCE FRAGMENTS.

2 The author maintains a consistent POINT OF VIEW (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) and 1.5
VERB TENSE (past, present, or future) throughout the essay.

2 The writing is FORMAL and SPECIFIC. NO CONTRACTIONS and no use of 2


vague pronouns like “it, that, his, her”.

1 There is a WORKS CITED page on a separate page at the end of the essay. 1

Points for Conclusion: 19/20


Comments: Keep consistent verb tense (past or
present) and remember quotation
marks (-1).

Total Score: 98/100


A very strong, effective, and convincing
argument! The research is thorough and
well-detailed. Impressive work!

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