ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT RUBRIC

Elements Poor =1 Fair =2 Good = 3 Score

Introduction States what the topic is about in basic form. States the topic and mentions that there are Clearly states the topic and introduces the different
arguments for and against. points of view.
Arguments Presents a minimal number of arguments, either Presents simple arguments both for and against. Presents detailed arguments for and against. Gives
Present for one or both sides. reasons why certain ideas are believed.
Conclusion Includes one summary statement. Includes a summary statement and a Includes a detailed summary statement and
recommendation. recommendation that clearly shows a personal point
of view.
Paragraphing One main paragraph only. New paragraph for each section. Detailed paragraphs containing multiple sentences.

Style Writing style is one- sided. Writing style is fair and presents both sides of Writing style is fair, written in second or third person
the argument and presents balanced arguments for and against.

Spelling Multiple spelling errors of familiar and unfamiliar
words. Below grade standard.
Vocabulary Simple vocabulary. Lack of words that create
interest.
Usage Multiple grammar errors like verb forms,
agreement, plural forms, transition words, etc.
Fulln of global errors. Below grade standard.
A small number of errors that do not detract
from the overall presentation.
Vocabulary adequate for presenting ideas.
A big enough number of errors in verb forms,
agreement, plural forms, and transition words. A
few global errors
Excellent spelling of age appropriate words.
Vocabulary creates interest and helps to convince
readers of arguments for and against. Many
thoughtful words and phrases included.
Almost no errors in verb forms, agreement, plural
forms transition words. No global errors.
Total Score
 REVIEW RUBRIC

Outstanding Excellent Needs Improvement Unsatisfactory Score

Summary Summary consists of a discussion of major Summary consists of a discussion of Summary consists of a discussion of Summary is mostly an outline of the
10 pts themes, ideas, and major themes, ideas, and characters, major themes, ideas and characters book and does not discuss themes
characters providing at least 4 excerpts providing at least 3 excerpts from the providing at least 2 excerpts from the or major ideas of the work. There
from the work. It combines ideas from the work. It combines ideas from the book work. It combines ideas from the book may be one direct quote "thrown in"
book into new sentences using your own into new sentences using your own into new sentences using your own for effect.
words. words words.
Quotes All direct quotes from the novel are noted 2 or 3 direct quotes from the novel are 1 or 2 direct quotes from the novel are The summary contains direct
10 pts by citing page numbers in parenthesis. e.g. noted by citing page numbers in noted by citing page numbers in quotes without any citation of page
(48) (no more than 5). parenthesis. Quotes overused. parenthesis. e.g. (48) numbers.

Author & Sources Student provides a detailed discussion of Student provides a limited discussion of Student provides little discussion of the The discussion of author and
20 pts the author’s qualifications. Sources were the author’s qualifications. Sources are author’s qualifications. Sources may or sources is vague or missing and
examined in detail and the student examined in a limited manner, and the may not be briefly examined. lacks detail.
determined whether or not they were analysis may be limited.
appropriate for the work.
Critique Critique consists of thoughts responses and Critique consists of thoughts Critique consists of thoughts, Critique consists of a basic opinion
20 pts reaction to the novel. The student reviewer responses and reaction to the novel. responses and reaction to the novel. The based on personal feeling of "I liked
reacts to the themes, the author's aims or The student reviewer may discuss only student may discuss only one aspect of it" or "I hated it" and is not
intent, the subject of the book, how well it is two aspects, for example themes and the novel, such as themes. This review considered a critique because it
written and overall success or failure of the writer's style. There is not a thorough just states, 'Well, I liked it." or 'Well, I does not focus on themes, author's
book. review of various aspects hated it." It lacks a critical eye. intent, or writer's style.
Organization Structure of the paper flows and is easily Structure of the paper flows and is Structure of the paper does NOT follow a Structure of the paper does NOT
10pts read because of smooth easily read, but 1 or 2 transitions may logical order. The writing or ideas may follow a logical order. There are no
transitions from paragraph to paragraph. be faulty or missing. There is some "jump" around; it is not cohesive, there is transitional phrases that make it
The sequence of topics is in logical order. illogical order in sequence of topics. not a clear introduction, or conclusion. transitional phrases that make it
There is a clear cut introduction, body, and There is a clear cut introduction, body, easy to read the paper...OR...
conclusion. and conclusion. review is just a copying of the
original book.
Mechanics Uses complete sentences and a variety of Uses complete sentences and a variety There are 1-2 incomplete sentences or There are more than 2 incomplete
10 pts sentence types. of sentence types. fragments. There are also run-on sentences or fragments. There are
sentences. more than 2 run-ons.
Spelling 0-2 spelling errors 3-5 spelling errors 6-8 spelling errors Over 9 spelling errors
10 pts
Format 0-2 formatting errors 3-5 formatting errors 6-8 formatting errors Over 9 formatting errors
10 pts