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Middle school writing rubrics.
Use these standards-based rubrics to assess your middle school students’ writing skills. This set features rubrics for argument writing, informational writing, and narrative writing for sixth-grade, seventh-grade, and eighth-grade students. Each rubric covers the major standards of the grade and type of writing and uses a 3-point scale to help you indicate whether students have a beginning, developing, or proficient grasp of individual writing skills. Use these rubrics as a tool for final assessment of student writing or as a self-reflection tool for students to grade their own writing.
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Argument Writing Rubric for 6th grade
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Editable Middle School Argumentative Essay Rubrics for 6th 7th 8th Assessment
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These editable argumentative writing rubrics for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade were created to assess students' argumentative essays based on the Common Core analysis and argumentative-specific standards. The rubrics are 100% editable in PowerPoint.
The editable middle school argumentative essay rubrics are designed to assess your students' argumentative essays. This comprehensive and differentiated rubric set outlines the elements of argumentative writing and breaks down how to evaluate each component effectively. These rubrics provide a structured, 100% editable tool for grading argumentative elements and overall writing quality.
This set includes easy-to-use, low-prep rubrics for assessing argumentative elements such as citing text evidence, supporting analysis, writing arguments, introducing and supporting claims, logical reasoning, concluding statements, and more. Everything you need for grading is included, and each rubric is quick and easy to implement.
Break down the grading process and provide clear feedback for your students with these scaffolded middle school ELA rubrics. With these rubrics, your students will understand exactly what it takes to succeed in argumentative writing.
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- Sixth-grade two-page argumentative rubric
- Sixth-grade condensed one-page argumentative rubric
- Sixth-grade individual student standard-aligned checklist
- Seventh-grade two-page argumentative rubric
- Seventh-grade condensed one-page argumentative rubric
- Seventh-grade individual student standard-aligned checklist
- Eighth-grade two-page argumentative rubric
- Eighth-grade condensed one-page 100% editable argumentative rubric
- Eighth-grade individual student standard-aligned checklist
- Individual student writing conference forms.
- Class checklists to track writing conferences.
Your students will understand how their argumentative writing will be evaluated using clear, concise grading rubrics. These rubrics break down the essential elements of argumentative writing and provide detailed criteria for assessing key components such as organization, citing text evidence, supporting analysis, writing arguments, introducing and supporting claims, logical reasoning, concluding statements, and more
The rubrics include distinct categories that cover the fundamental aspects of argumentative writing, such as counterclaims, relevant evidence, credible sources, and demonstrating understanding of the text. Each rubric is designed to give students constructive feedback and help them improve their writing skills with specific, measurable guidelines.
These rubrics are 100% ready to use. You can print them as needed or edit them to fit your and your student's needs. They are versatile and can be used year after year to assess a wide variety of argumentative assignments.
Prep is quick and easy... Print the rubrics, distribute them to students, and watch them use these clear expectations to guide their writing and revisions.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ JB C. says, "These rubrics and evaluation forms have been so helpful in my Writing Skills class. I love that I can just select a rubric, and also edit if necessary. By using these rubrics, checklists and student self-evaluation forms, my students are becoming more independent in proofreading and revision to improve their writing, and they like that they have some input/discussion into their grading."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Deborah H. says, "I like how this is personalized for 6, 7, and 8 grades. This was a great time saver for me. Thorough rubrics to assess argumentative writing and literary analysis specific standards."
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9th-10th grade argumentative writing rubric
Offer 9th-10th grade students a standards-aligned structure for argumentative writing with this educator-developed rubric.
Offer 9th-10th Grade students a structure for informative writing with this standards-aligned rubric developed by educators for Feedback Studio.
Rubric suitable for formative and summative assignments with tasks involving the defense of a position on a topic. Use this rubric when asking students to argue whether or not they support a position on a topic, to examine sources in order to defend a position on a topic, etc. Consider using the 9th-12th Grade Argument QuickMark set with this rubric. These drag-and-drop comments were tailor-made by veteran educators to give actionable, formative feedback directly to students. While they were explicitly aligned to this particular rubric, you can edit or add your own content to any QuickMark. This rubric is available and ready to use in your Feedback Studio account. However, if you would like to customize its criteria, you can "Duplicate this rubric" in your Feedback Studio account and then edit the rubric as needed. Or, you can download this .rbc file and then import to your account to begin editing the content.
Persuasion Map
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Use this graphic organizer to develop a persuasive stance for an essay, speech, poster, or any type of assignment that incorporates persuasion.
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Examples of persuasion surround our lives, and the ability to persuade others is a powerful asset. We can persuade people to act in our favor, help them to see our point of view, and sway their opinion to that of our own. The power of persuasion is far reaching, and it is a technique that students will use throughout their lives. This tool helps students formulate ideas for a persuasive argument by helping them determine their goal or thesis, identify three reasons to support it (with three facts or examples to support each reason), and restate the thesis in a conclusion statement. Before your students use this tool independently, model its use for them. Choose a simple topic (such as, “Sixth Grade is the Best Grade” or “Why Our Lunch Period Should be Longer”). Then, fill in the Persuasion Map while discussing the process aloud, displaying the tool so that all students can see it. Review students’ completed maps prior to having them continue with the persuasion assignment. This will provide you with an opportunity to check students’ understanding of persuasion and help those who need extra instruction.
- Have students analyze a persuasive piece (for example, an advertisement or editorial in a newspaper or magazine) by filling in the map and discussing the authors’ strategies of persuasion.
- Encourage older students to create propaganda-based assignments by having them incorporate deceptive language in some of the “reasons” or “examples” on their maps. (Propaganda is a form of persuasion that uses deceptive language to exaggerate, distort, or conceal information.) Upon completion, have students read their maps orally and/or display them for their peers. Have students identify the deceptive language in their peers’ maps to create a class list of the examples used. As an additional follow-up, students can view and read advertisements, newspaper editorials, and other text that contain propaganda to search for use of the examples on the class list and to add additional ones.
- Have students complete two maps based on the same goal but with two different targeted audiences in mind. Attention to audience is an essential element of effective persuasion. For example, students might create maps to market a particular children’s toy; one map could target children as the audience, and the other could focus on parents as the audience. After they have completed their maps, have students read them to the class without identifying the intended audience. Ask the rest of the class to determine the intended audience and identify the specific clues that prompted their deductions. Finally, as a class, compare and contrast the language and words used for each intended audience.
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Through a classroom game and resource handouts, students learn about the techniques used in persuasive oral arguments and apply them to independent persuasive writing activities.
The Persuasion Map is an interactive graphic organizer that enables students to map out their arguments for a persuasive essay or debate.
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A rubric for evaluating middle school argumentative essays based on the following criteria: argument, organization, evidence, style, and format. See the levels of performance and examples for each criterion.
A rubric for evaluating middle school students' argumentative writing based on purpose, focus, organization, evidence and conventions. The rubric has four score levels and specific criteria for each level.
A rubric for evaluating middle school argumentative essays based on purpose, organization, development, style, and conventions. The rubric provides criteria and examples for each level of performance from exceeding expectations to approaching expectations.
A rubric for evaluating argumentative essays based on six traits: claim, opposing claim, evidence, word choice, style, and concluding statement. The rubric provides criteria and ratings for each trait, from mastery to not met, and examples of each level.
A rubric for evaluating persuasive essays based on organization, goal or thesis, reasons and support, attention to audience, word choice, visuals, delivery, and grammar. Use this rubric as a guide and checklist when writing or revising your own persuasive essay.
An essay in this category demonstrates clear and consistent mastery, although it may have a few minor errors and consistently and purposefully focused: ... Argumentative Writing Rubric (grades 7-12) Arguments are used for many purposes—to change the reader's point of view, to bring about some action on the reader's part, or to ask the ...
Learn how to write an argumentative essay with this guide that explains the definition, structure, and elements of a persuasive essay. See an example of a metal bat argument and a lead, body, and conclusion for a summer school essay.
A rubric for evaluating argumentative writing based on CCSS standards and criteria. The rubric covers argumentation, evidence, organization, and language, with four levels of proficiency: emerging, developing, proficient, and exemplary.
A PDF document that provides a rubric for grading essays based on focus, organization, voice, word choice, and sentence structure. The rubric has four levels of traits and includes reviewer's comments.
A rubric for evaluating argumentative writing based on focus, organization, textual evidence, language, vocabulary, conventions, and content. The rubric provides performance levels, criteria, and points for each category.
Argumentative Essay and Infographic Rubric Category 4 3 2 1 Introduction The introduction is inviting, states the thesis, and provides an overview of the issue. The introduction includes the thesis and provides an overview of the issue, but it is not inviting to the reader. The introduction is missing either the thesis or the overview
A rubric for assessing the quality of argumentative essays based on six criteria: introduction, main points, organization, works cited, mechanics, and grade equivalent. The rubric provides examples of different levels of performance and a scoring system for each criterion.
Use these standards-based rubrics to assess your middle school students' writing skills. This set features rubrics for argument writing, informational writing, and narrative writing for sixth-grade, seventh-grade, and eighth-grade students. Each rubric covers the major standards of the grade and type of writing and uses a 3-point scale to help you indicate whether students have a beginning ...
This web page provides a rubric and scoring models for evaluating persuasive essays based on audience, purpose, organization, elaboration, and language. It is intended for grade 6 students and teachers, but may be useful for grade 4 as well.
These editable argumentative writing rubrics for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade were created to assess students' argumentative essays based on the Common Core analysis and argumentative-specific standards. The rubrics are 100% editable in PowerPoint.The editable middle school argumentative essay r...
Argumentative Performance Task Writing Rubric (Grades 6 - 11) Updated August 2022 . Organization/Purpose . Score 4 3 2 1 NS Organization/Purpose. The response has a clear and effective organizational structure, creating a sense of unity and completeness. The organization is fully sustained between and within paragraphs. The response is
Use this rubric to assess the effectiveness of a student's essay, speech, poster, or any type of assignment that incorporates persuasion. The rubric includes criteria for content, reasoning, language, and visuals/delivery, and provides tips for using and adapting it.
Tennessee State Argumentative Rubric. Argumentative Essay PowerPoint. Argument-PPT-for-Notes- ... Prompt and Texts. Prompt: You have just read two texts about the Freeganism movement. Write an argumentative essay that argues whether Freeganism should or should not be supported on a larger scale. ... Blackman Middle School 3945 Blaze Dr ...
A rubric for evaluating essays based on criteria such as thesis statement, supporting detail, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and total points. The rubric provides examples of different levels of performance and sources for further reading.
In my book Blended Learning in Grades 4-12, I shared the following middle school writing rubrics with my readers. Unfortunately, the short links I provided in my book have timed out, so I wanted to share these on my blog so any middle school teachers interested in using them have access! Feel free to make a copy and adjust as needed.
A rubric for evaluating persuasive essays based on six components: focus, organization, sentence fluency, word choice, conventions, and clarity. See the criteria and ratings for each component and examples of essays at different levels.
Rubric suitable for formative and summative assignments with tasks involving the defense of a position on a topic. Use this rubric when asking students to argue whether or not they support a position on a topic, to examine sources in order to defend a position on a topic, etc. Consider using the 9th-12th Grade Argument QuickMark set with this ...
Use this graphic organizer to develop a persuasive stance for an essay, speech, poster, or any type of assignment that incorporates persuasion. ... Students write persuasive letters to their librarian requesting that specific texts be added to the school library. As they work, students plan their arguments and outline their reasons and examples ...