Georgia Milestones Argumentative Rubric (Grades 6-8)

Georgia Milestones seven-point two-trait rubric for argumentative writing in middle school.

English
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
7 points

Rubric Details

Standard
Georgia Milestones
Subject
English
Grade Level
6-8
Total Points
7
Criteria
2 categories
Assignment Type
essay

Rubric Criteria

Idea Development, Organization, and Coherence
Claim, support, and structure
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
0 pts
Description
Claim is clearly stated and convincingly supported with strong evidence. Counterclaim addressed. Effective organization.
Claim is clear and adequately supported. May address counterclaim. Logical organization.
Claim may be unclear or weakly supported. Organization is uneven.
Claim is unclear or absent. Little organization.
Response is blank, off-topic, or illegible.
Language Usage and Conventions
Grammar, word choice, and mechanics
3 pts
2 pts
1 pt
0 pts
Description
Precise vocabulary. Varied, sophisticated sentence structure. Few errors.
Adequate vocabulary. Some sentence variety. Minor errors.
Limited vocabulary. Errors may interfere with meaning.
Response is blank or contains pervasive errors.

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