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Thanksgiving Persuasive Essay 
Persuasive Essay
Student will write a persuasive essay on one of three topics provided. The essay needs to have a clear introduction that clearly states their position. The body of the essay needs have a minimum of three facts from the information provided that supports their position. The paper needs to end with a strong conclusion.
Rubric Code: C84B6W
By birdie698
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Essay
  Exceeding

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Proficient

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Basic

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Below Basic

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Persuasiveness

Exceeding

- Thesis is clear and Persuasive.

- Argument is sound and supported by evidence.

- Three supporting paragraphs contain evidence to support the thesis.
Proficient

- Thesis is somewhat clear and persuasive.

- Argument and evidence is somewhat weak.

- Three supporting paragraphs do not support thesis.
Basic

- Thesis is weak.

- Argument and evidence is weak/does not connect to thesis.

- Supporting paragraphs do not support thesis.
Below Basic

- No thesis.

- Argument and evidence to not connect or support one point.

- Supporting paragraphs are disconnected.
Counter Argument

Exceeding

-Counter argument is complete.

-You stated a possible argument against your thesis and had a strong rebuttal.
Proficient

-Counter argument needs work.

-You stated a possible argument against your thesis but your rebuttal did not convince the reader.
Basic

-Counter argument is incomplete.

-You stated a possible argument against your thesis but either did not supply a rebuttal, or the rebuttal was incomplete.
Below Basic

-Counter Arguement is not stated.
Organization

Exceeding

- Essay is clearly organized.

- Has clear paragraphs

- Has strong thesis.

- Has three well-supported body paragraphs.

- Has clear topic and concluding paragraphs.

-Has a good "grabber" and "Call to Action" sentences.
Proficient

- Essay is organized.
Paragraphing is clear.

- Has a grabber sentence.

- Has a good thesis.

-Has moderately supported body paragraphs.

-Has a topic and concluding paragraph.

- Has a grabber and "Call to Action" sentences.
Basic

- Essay has some order and needs revision.

- Attempts to use paragraphs.

- Attempts an attention-grabber sentence.

- Body paragraphs are not well supported.

- Topic and concluding paragraphs are weak.

- Grabber and "Call to Action" sentences are weak.
Below Basic

Thesis is very weak.
- Has very weak paragraphing.

- Has very weak structure.

- Has no topic sentence.

- Has no grabber and/or "call to action" sentences.
Vocabulary and Voice

Exceeding

- Uses many vocabulary words.

- No spelling errors.
Proficient

- Uses some vocabulary words.

- Few spelling errors.
Basic

-Uses few vocabulary words.

- Some spelling errors.
Below Basic

-Has simple language.

- Many spelling errors.
Fluency and Grammar

Exceeding

- Writing is logical and fluid.

- Many sentences begin differently.

- No grammar or punctuation errors.
Proficient

- Writing is easy to read.

- Some sentences begin differently.
Paper needs little editing.

- Few grammar or punctuation errors.
Basic

- Writing has run-ons or choppy sentences.
Paper needs some editing.

- Some punctuation and grammar errors.
Below Basic

- Writing has many errors.

- Paper needs much editing.

- Many punctuation or grammar errors.



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