Informative/ Explanatory Writing Rubric



Grade 11 Persuasive/Argumentative Writing Rubric NAME_________________________________________

Common Core Standards DATE___________________PERIOD__________

W.11.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. (a,b,e)

| |4 - Exemplary |3- Proficient |2 - Emerging |1 – Rudimentary |

|Introduction |The introductory paragraph has a strong hook or |The introductory paragraph has a functional |The author has an introductory paragraph |The introductory paragraph is|

|(Power Standard) |attention grabber that is appropriate for the |hook or attention grabber. |but the connection to the topic is not |not interesting and/or is not|

|A. Introduce precise, knowledgeable |audience. This could be a strong statement, a | |clear. |relevant to the topic. |

|claim(s), |relevant quotation, statistic, or question |The position statement provides a clear and | | |

|establish the significance of the |addressed to the reader. |focused statement of the author's position on |A position statement is present, but does |There is no position |

|claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from | |the topic. |not make the author's position clear. |statement. |

|alternate or |The position statement provides a clear, strong, | | | |

|opposing claims, and… |and focused statement of the author's position on | | | |

| |the topic. | | | |

|Organization | | | |Many of the support details |

|(Power Standard) |Arguments and support are skillfully organized to |Arguments and support are organized in a |A few of the support details or arguments |or arguments are not in an |

|(A. Continued) create an organization that|make the best case for position taken (e.g. order |logical order that makes it reasonably easy to|are not in an expected or logical order, |expected or logical order, |

|logically sequences claim(s), |of importance). |follow the author's train of thought. |distracting the reader and making the essay|making the essay seem |

|counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. | | |seem a little confusing. |confusing. |

|Topic Development |Includes multiple pieces of evidence (facts, |Includes more than one piece of evidence |Includes one piece of evidence (facts, |Support is insufficient. |

|(Power Standard) |statistics, quotes, examples, real-life |(facts, statistics, examples, real-life |statistics, examples, real-life | |

|B. Develop claim(s) and counterclaims |experiences) that support the position statement. |experiences) that support the position |experiences) that supports the position |No concession or rebuttal |

|fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most | |statement. |statement. |exists. |

|relevant evidence for each while pointing |The writer insightfully anticipates the reader's | | | |

|out the strengths and limitations of both |position (concession) and counters it (rebuttal). |The writer anticipates the reader's position |The writer does not effectively anticipate |Evidence and examples are NOT|

|in a manner that anticipates the | |(concession) and counters it (rebuttal). |the reader's position (concession) or |relevant AND/OR are not |

|audience’s knowledge level, concerns, |All of the evidence and examples are specific, | |counter it (rebuttal). |explained. |

|values, and possible biases, |relevant and explanations are given that show how |Most of the evidence and examples are | | |

|they are writing. |each piece of evidence supports the author's |specific, relevant and explanations are given |Some of the evidence and examples are | |

| |position. |that show how each piece of evidence supports |relevant and have explanations that show | |

| | |the author's position. |how the evidence supports the author's | |

| | | |position. | |

|Conclusion |The persuasive conclusion is strong and leaves the |The persuasive conclusion conveys a sense of |The author's position is merely restated |No obvious conclusion exists.|

|(11Power Standard) |reader clearly understanding the writer's position |wrapping up the essay. The writer ends the |within the conclusion. | |

|E. Provide a concluding statement or |(e.g., ethical, logical, or emotional appeal, call |essay with a statement of position/ call to | | |

|section |to action). |action. | | |

|that follows from and supports the | | | | |

|argument presented | | | | |

|Transitions | | | | |

|(Complementary Standard) |A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They |Transitions show how ideas are connected, but |Some transitions work well, but other |The transitions between ideas|

|C. Use words, phrases, and clauses as well|clearly show how ideas are connected. |there is little variety. |connections between ideas may be unclear. |are unclear or non-existent. |

|as varied | | | | |

|syntax to link the major sections of the | | | | |

|text, create | | | | |

|cohesion, and clarify the relationships | | | | |

|between claim(s) | | | | |

|and reasons, between reasons and evidence,| | | | |

|and | | | | |

|between claim(s) and counterclaims | | | | |

|Style and Tone | | | | |

|(Complementary Standard) |Skillfully uses language by exhibiting word choice |Uses language and appropriate word choices for|Has a limited and predictable vocabulary |Has a limited or |

|D. Establish and maintain a formal style |that is engaging and appropriate for intended |intended audience and purpose. |which may not be appropriate for the |inappropriate vocabulary for |

|and objective tone while attending to the |audience and purpose. | |intended audience and purpose. |the intended audience and |

|norms and conventions of the discipline in| | | |purpose. |

|which they are writing | | | | |

Ferris High School, Spokane, WA

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