Writing Rubric: Arguments 4 Ideas and Evidence Engaging introduction; precise claim and position. Logical reasons; relevant, sufficient evidence Thorough opposing claims and counterclaims. Logical conclusion; reiterates claim and ideas. Organization Logically organized reasons and evidence. Cohesive use of transitions. Language and Conventions Formal style; objective tone. Effective use of persuasive techniques. Sentences are varied; correct grammar and usage. Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are correct. 3 Ideas and Evidence Introduction lacks engagement; claim lacks precision. Most reasons and evidence are relevant. Fair development of opposing claims and counterclaims. Conclusion mostly reiterates claim and ideas. Organization Organization of reasons and evidence could be clearer; mostly easy to follow. More transitions needed to create cohesion. Language and Conventions Style sometimes lacks formality; tone is uneven. Some effective persuasive techniques are used. Some variation of sentences; some grammar and usage errors. 2 Ideas and Evidence Introduction is not engaging; claim is unclear. Reasons and evidence seem disconnected from claim. Opposing claims identified; counterclaims not developed. Conclusion in incomplete; lacks claim or ideas. Organization Organization of reasons and evidence is weak. More transitions needed; text is incoherent at times. Language and Conventions Style and tone are inconsistent and informal. Few effective persuasive techniques are used. Sentences vary little; include fragments or run-ons. Grammar and usage are often incorrect. 1 Ideas and Evidence Introduction is missing or does not include claim. Reasons and evidence are missing or irrelevant. Opposing claims and counterclaims are not identified. Conclusion is missing. Organization No logical organization; ideas presented randomly. No transitions; argument is difficult to follow. Language and Conventions Style and tone are inappropriate. Persuasive techniques are missing. Sentences are repetitive with incorrect grammar and usage that affect meaning.