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Persuasive Argument 
Persuasive Argument
Rubric Code: A3593B
By MahaliaJames
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Assignment  
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Good

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Developing

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Needs Improvement

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Engages the reader throughout

Proficient

Engages the reader throughout, convincing, and leaves the reader wanting more
Good

Engages the reader throughout and is convincing
Developing

Attempt to engage the reader
Needs Improvement

Not engaging
Content & Development

Proficient

-Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive with a strong lead
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Good

- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
-Strong lead sentence
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Developing

- Content is incomplete.
- Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.
-No use of direct quotes
Needs Improvement

-No content or major points were given.
States argument

Proficient

Clearly stated thesis and has 3-4 paragraphs to support the argument with details, reasons, and quotes
Good

Clearly stated thesis and has 3 supporting paragraphs with detailed evidence
Developing

Thesis and attempt at 3 paragraphs but not enough supporting details. May lack a sense of closure
Needs Improvement

Weak thesis and supporting paragraphs have random facts that make it confusing
Create an organizational structure

Proficient

More than 5 paragraphs with supporting details and use of transitional words
Good

5 paragraphs with supporting details and use of transitional words. Appropriate for essay type and audience
Developing

5 paragraphs but weak supporting details
Needs Improvement

No real paragraph structure. Facts and details are randomly presented
Includes reasons, details, examples

Proficient

A lot of strong loaded language, powerful reasons, many details, quotes, and examples to support the argument. Addresses reader's concerns and counter-arguments
Good

The argument has details, loaded language, examples to support it, and addresses the reader's concerns and counter-arguments
Developing

An attempt at loaded language and supportive details
Needs Improvement

Barely any loaded language or details
Provides a sense of closure

Proficient

Writer strongly restates the thesis and leaves a call for action, leaving the reader fully satisfied
Good

Writer clearly restates the thesis and had a call to action
Developing

Writer either restates thesis or makes a call to action, but not both
Needs Improvement

Writer does not restate the thesis or make a call to action leaving the reader dumbfounded
Style: sentence flow, tone, and

Proficient

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the essay.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader.
Developing

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the essay.
Needs Improvement

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.
Mechanics

Proficient

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
Developing

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned with effort.
Needs Improvement

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that detract from meaning and structure.




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