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READ 180® rBook4-Point Writing Rubric

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Argument Writing RubricUse this rubric to assess student writing. Record the appropriate score in the Score column.

Criteria � Needs�Improvement Average Good Excellent Score1 2 3 4

1. An introductory statement identifies the issue the paper will discuss.

Needs an introductory statement that identifies an issue.

Identifies a basic issue. Clearly identifies an issue. Identifies a relevant and compelling issue.

2. A clear thesis statement presents the writer’s claim about the issue.

Needs a thesis statement that presents a claim or opinion.

Presents a claim or opinion. Presents a clear claim or opinion.

Presents a well-defined and compelling claim or opinion.

3. Convincing reasons and relevant evidence support the argument.

Needs supporting evidence. A few details support the argument, but some are not convincing and relevant.

Convincing, relevant evidence supports the argument.

Convincing, relevant evidence strongly supports the argument.

4. Transition words and phrases introduce and connect ideas.

Needs transition words and phrases.

Includes a few transition words and phrases.

Includes several transition words and phrases.

Uses precise and varied transition words and phrases.

5. The conclusion restates the thesis and offers a recommendation.

Needs a recommendation, or recommendation is off-topic.

Offers a recommendation, but it is not meaningful or actionable.

Offers a recommendation related to the thesis.

Offers a meaningful and actionable recommendation.

6. Follows conventions of mechanics, usage, and spelling.

Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization interfere with reader understanding.

Some errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

Few errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

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Argument Writing Scoring ChartUse the chart below to provide feedback on student writing.

Criteria Score Comments

1. Introductory statement

2. Thesis statement

3. Convincing reasons and relevant evidence

4. Transition words and phrases

5. Conclusion

6. Conventions

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Argument Writing RubricUse this rubric to assess student writing. Record the appropriate score in the Score column.

Criteria Needs Improvement

Basic Average Proficient Good Excellent Score

1 2 3 4 5 61. An introductory

statement identifies the issue the paper will discuss.

Needs an introductory statement that identifies an issue.

Does not identify the issue clearly.

Identifies a basic issue. Identifies the issue clearly. Clearly identifies an issue. Identifies a relevant and compelling issue.

2. A clear thesis statement presents the writer’s claim about the issue.

Needs a thesis statement that presents a claim or opinion.

Outlines the issue without expressing a claim or opinion.

Presents a basic claim or opinion.

Presents a claim or opinion.

Presents a clear claim or opinion.

Presents a well-defined and compelling claim or opinion.

3. Convincing reasons and relevant evidence support the argument.

Needs supporting evidence. One or two details support the argument, but some are not convincing and relevant.

A few details support the argument, but some are not convincing and relevant.

At least two relevant details support the writer’s argument.

Convincing, relevant evidence supports the argument.

Convincing, relevant reasons and evidence strongly support the argument.

4. Transition words and phrases introduce and connect ideas.

Needs transition words and phrases.

Includes one or two transition words or phrases.

Includes a few transition words and phrases.

Includes a few transition words and phrases that vary.

Includes several transition words and phrases that vary.

Uses precise and varied transition words and phrases.

5. The conclusion restates the thesis and offers a recommendation.

Needs a recommendation, or is off-topic.

Restates the thesis or offers a recommendation.

Restates the thesis and offers a basic recommendation.

Restates the thesis and offers a recommendation.

Restates the thesis and offers a relevant recommendation.

Restates the thesis and offers a compelling, actionable recommendation.

6. Follows conventions of mechanics, usage, and spelling.

Multiple errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization interfere with understanding.

Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization interfere with understanding.

Some errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization; minor interference with understanding.

A few errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization; errors do not interfere with understanding.

Generally correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

Overall Score

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Argument Writing Scoring ChartUse this chart to provide feedback on student writing.

Criteria Score Comments

1. Introductory statement

2. Thesis statement

3. Convincing reasons and relevant evidence

4. Transition words and phrases

5. Conclusion

6. Conventions