A BRIEF and Summarized Argument Writing Rubric Checklist - Informational Grades 9-10

Argument Writing - Grades 9-10

A BRIEF, Summarized Checklist

Score of 3 = On Grade Level

Organization/Purpose

1.     Introduces claim

2.     Distinguishes the claim from opposing claim

3.     Creates organization that links relationships: claims, reasons, evidence

4.     Uses words and phrases that explain relationships between reasons and evidence

5.     Uses a concluding sentence that supports the argument

6.     Clear, coherent writing

Evidence/Elaboration

1.     Develops the claim with evidence

2.     Uses information but avoids plagiarism

3.     Follows a format for citation

  Language/Conventions

1.     Uses a formal style and objective tone

2.     Uses grade-level appropriate standard English

3.     Errors do not interfere with understanding

Organization/Purpose 1.      Introduces claim 2.      Distinguishes the claim from opposing claim 3.      Creates organization that links relationships: claims, reasons, evidence 4.      Uses words and phrases that explain relationships between reasons and evidence 5.      Uses a concluding sentence that supports the argument 6.      Clear, coherent writing

Evidence/Elaboration 1.      Develops the claim with evidence 2.      Uses information but avoids plagiarism 3.      Follows a format for citation

Language/Conventions 1.     Uses a formal style and objective tone 2.     Uses grade-level appropriate standard English 3.     Errors do not interfere with understanding