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Persuasive Essay Rubric 
The Giver Essay Rubric
Rubric Code: BX5C63B
By mstipe
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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Total of 50 possible points.
  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Introduction

Does the introduction include a hook, thesis statement, and main ideas?
Poor

There is no clear introduction.
Fair

There is an attempt at an introduction, but it does not include all of the main elements (hook, thesis, and main ideas).
Good

The introduction includes two of the three main elements (hook, thesis, and main ideas).
Excellent

The introduction includes a clear hook, thesis statement, and main ideas.
Main Ideas and Supporting Details

Are the main idea of each body paragraph clearly stated? Are the main ideas backed up by supporting details?
Poor

Body paragraphs do not include main ideas or supporting details.
Fair

Body paragraphs include supporting details, but no clear main idea.
Good

Not all body paragraphs include main ideas and supporting details.
Excellent

All body paragraphs include a main idea and supporting details.
Conclusion

Does the conclusion re-state the thesis and summarize the main ideas of the essay?
Poor

There is no clear conclusion to the essay.
Fair

There is an attempt at a conclusion, but it does not re-state the topic or sum up the details.
Good

The conclusion adequately sums up the topic by re-stating it and tying the details together.
Excellent

The conclusion does an excellent job of summing up or re-stating the topic and tying the details together.
Format

Does the essay include an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion?
Poor

The essay is not structured with clear paragraphs.
Fair

The essay is missing more than one paragraph of the 5-paragraph assignment.
Good

The essay contains three body paragraphs, but is missing an introduction or a conclusion.
Excellent

The essay includes an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Grammar and Mechanics

Does the author utilize the conventions of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation?
Poor

The final draft of the essay contains 10 or more errors in usage, spelling, or mechanics.
Fair

The final draft of the essay contains 6-9 errors in usage, spelling, or mechanics.
Good

The final draft of the essay contains 3-5 errors in usage, spelling, or mechanics.
Excellent

The final draft of the essay contains fewer than 3 errors in usage, spelling, or mechanics.
Word choice and Voice

Did the author use sophisticated language? Is the writer's voice clearly heard in the essay?
Poor

Student did not use sophisticated language and their voice is not clearly heard in the essay. The assignment does not "sound" as though it was written by the student.
Fair

Student used very little sophisticated language and their voice is not very clear in the essay. The assignment sounds as though it may not have been written by the student.
Good

Student used some sophisticated language, but their voice is clearly heard in the essay. The assignment sounds as though it was written by the student.
Excellent

Student used sophisticated language and their voice is clearly heard in the essay. The assignment sounds as though it was written by the student.
Pre-writing

Did the student create an outline before writing their essay?
Poor

Student did not write an outline.
Fair

Student completed some of the outline.
Good

Student completed most of the outline.
Excellent

Student completed all parts of the outline.
Requirements and Due Date

Were all parts of the assignment completed and turned in on time?
Poor

One or more components of the assignment were not completed.
Fair

One or more components of the assignment were not completed in a timely manner.
Good

One component of the assignment was not completed in a timely manner.
Excellent

Outline and Essay were both completed and handed in by the due date set by the teacher and student.
Research and Notes

Did the student use the appropriate number of credible resources? Did the student take appropriate notes during research?
Poor

Student did not conduct any appropriate research or utilize outside sources.

Student did not take any notes during their research.
Fair

Student only used one credible resource in their research.

Student took a minimal amount of notes during their research.
Good

Student used two credible resources in their research.

Student took adequate notes during their research.
Excellent

Student used three or more credible resources in their research.

Student took extensive notes during their research.
Arguement

Did the student write a convincing, persuasive argument?
Poor

Student did not clearly present an argument.
Fair

Student presented a point of view, but did not make an argument to support their position.
Good

Student presented a point of view and an argument to support it, but it was not convincing or persuasive.
Excellent

Student presented a point of view and a persuasive argument to support it.




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