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.
Here's what you'll get:
- 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.
TEACHERS LIKE YOU HAVE SAID...
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jennifer P. says, "I LOVE these rubrics! I was prepared to start making my own this year since I could never find any that I liked - but these are EXACTLY what I needed! Thank you so much!"
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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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Middle School Argumentative Essay Rubric Exceeding Expectations 4 Meeting Expectations 3 Approaching Expectations 2 Beginning 1 Purpose • The argument is specific and relevant. • The argument is written in response to the prompt provided. • The argument is distinguishable from opposing claims. • All questions posed, or
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Aug 22, 2018 · 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.
These rubrics are considered drafts until the conclusion of B.E.S.T. Writing Standard Setting following the 2022–23 school year, at which time panels of Florida educators will recommend writing scores to be used in the writing component of new school and district accountability calculations that are yet to be determined.
Argumentative Essay Student-Friendly Writing Rubric (Grade 6) Statement of Purpose/Focus and Organization Evidence and Elaboration Conventions/Editing The response is focused and complete. • the claim is clearly stated and focused throughout • the claim is communicated clearly and appropriately for the purpose, audience, and task
The argument is specific. The argument is written in response to the prompt provided.The argument is distinguishable from opposing claims. Most questions posed, or requirements provided by the prompt, are thoroughly met and incorporated. The argument is unclear or lacks specificity. The argument is not written in response to the
Argumentative Rubric, Grades 6- 8 and 10 Written Expression Points The Response 4 Points • Demonstrates a full and complete understanding of ideas in the texts by providing an accurate analysis supported with effective and convincing textual evidence.
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 ...
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...