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iRubric: A, B, C format Persuasive Essay rubric

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A, B, C format Persuasive Essay Academy Persuasive Essay Write a persuasive argument with five paragraphs following the A, B, C format Rubric Code: F3BC22 By liennehill Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Criterion
	Level 5 5 pts	Level 4 4 pts	Level 3 3 pts	Level 2 2 pts	Level 1 1 pts
Intro Paragraph	Level 5 Superior lead-in sentence. Masterful thesis statement with three excellent and exciting arguments. Follows A, B, C pattern	Level 4 Lead-in sentence grabs reader's attention, gives clear thesis statement with three good arguments.	Level 3 Lead-in sentence mildly attention grabbing, gives weak thesis with weak arguments.	Level 2 Lead-in sentence is weak. Thesis statement had less than three points.	Level 1 Incomplete No lead-in sentence. No thesis statement
3 Body Paragraphs	Level 5 Superior arguments. Excellent examples and facts to support arguments. Excellent overall essay. There is a paragraph for each of the three reasons (A, B, and C).	Level 4 Arguments are very effective. Position is clearly stated. 3 or more good examples and facts to support argument.	Level 3 Arguments weak Position not strong and maintained. Few examples and facts to support argument.	Level 2 No argument found. Position cannot be determined. No examples and details to support argument.	Level 1 --Incomplete Not a persuasive essay
Organization & Structure	Level 5 Flawless 5 paragraphs. Superior writing with excellent transitions. Excellent overall organization.	Level 4 Good 5 paragraphs with good transitions. Essay organized with thesis arguments presented weakest to strongest.	Level 3 5 paragraphs Paragraph transitions need improvement. Thesis statement arguments not found	Level 2 Organization and structure detract from the content. Article is disjointed and lacks transition of thoughts. Not 5 paragraphs	Level 1 - Incomplete Very hard to follow
Spelling, Grammar, & Vocabulary	Level 5 No spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors. Excellent use of words. Superior writing. Excellent format.	Level 4 Rules of grammar are followed. Few spelling and punctuation errors. Language clear; sentences and vocabulary are strong, varied structure.	Level 3 Essay contains few grammatical errors. Vocabulary somewhat limited. Proper computer format. Position statement at top.	Level 2 Essay contains numerous grammatical, spelling and punctuatiion errors. Poor computer format	Level 1 -Incomplete Unreadable