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Common Core

Common Core Argument Writing Rubric (Grades 6-8)

Common Core State Standards argument writing rubric for middle school students.

English

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

10 points

Rubric Details

Standard: Common Core
Subject: English
Grade Level: 6-8
Total Points: 10
Criteria: 3 categories
Assignment Type: essay

Rubric Criteria

Claim and Focus Clarity and strength of the claim	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Introduces clear, arguable claim. Maintains focus throughout. Acknowledges counterclaims.	Introduces clear claim. Generally maintains focus.	Claim may be unclear or inconsistently maintained.	Claim unclear or absent.	Response blank or off-topic.

Evidence and Reasoning Use of evidence to support claims	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Supports claim with logical reasoning and relevant, sufficient evidence. Clear explanation of how evidence supports claim.	Supports claim with relevant evidence and adequate reasoning.	Evidence or reasoning may be limited or unclear.	Minimal evidence or reasoning.	Response blank or off-topic.

Organization and Conventions Structure, transitions, and language	2 pts	1 pt	0 pts
Description	Logical organization. Effective transitions. Few convention errors.	Organization or conventions inconsistent.	Little organization or severe errors.