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Literary Essay 
Persuasive Essay: Debate Topics
Take a stance on a chosen literary element. The essay should contain fully developed paragraphs. The paper must include proper MLA parenthetical citations.
Rubric Code: H8B98W
By donnacopp
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Introduction

Excellent

Provides well-developed background information. Includes a well-structured thesis statement that outlines the main points to be discussed in the essay.
Good

Provides adequate background information. Includes a clearly written thesis statement that provides some structure for the essay.
Fair

Minimal background information is provided. Includes a thesis statement that does not clearly outline the main points of the essay.
Poor

There is no introduction present; the paper just begins. The thesis is weak or not identifiable.
Content & Development

Excellent

Content is comprehensive. Writer states and maintains a position, and authoritatively defends that position with precise and highly relevant evidence.
Good

Content is somewhat comprehensive. Writer states and maintains a position, and generally defends that position with specific, applicable evidence.
Fair

Content is not comprehensive. Writer defends a position with little evidence, but attempts to present an argument.
Poor

Content is incomplete. Writer fails to identify or defend a position with any specific evidence.
Integration of Support

Excellent

Argumentative stance is noticeably evident. Quoted support is smoothly integrated. The desired outcome logically follows the reasoning.
Good

Reasoning is mostly clear and understandable. Quoted support is adequately integrated. The argument is basically logical.
Fair

Reasoning is unclear at times. Awkward integration of quotes. Some supporting details are confusing and/or illogical.
Poor

The reasoning behind the argument is consistently unclear. Author uses few or no quotes. There are no or few specific details that logically support the writer's position.
Transitions

Excellent

A variety of thoughtful transition are used. They clearly illustrate how ideas are connected.
Good

Direct or implied transitions illustrate connections between ideas.
Fair

Some transitions work well, but some connections between ideas are fuzzy.
Poor

The transitions between ideas are unclear and/or nonexisitent.
Conclusion

Excellent

The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the author's position. The thesis is conveyed in a varied and interesting way.
Good

The conclusion is recognizable. The author's position is restated.
Fair

The paper does not end with author's position; the conclusion does not give a solid ending to the essay.
Poor

There is no conclusion; the paper just ends.
Audience

Excellent

Demonstrates a clear understanding of the potential reader and uses appropriate vocabulary and arguments. Anticipates reader's questions and provides answers.
Good

Demonstrates a general understanding of the potential reader and uses vocabulary and arguments appropriate for that audience.
Fair

Demonstrates some understanding of the potential reader and uses arguments appropriate for that audience.
Poor

Demonstrates little or no understanding of the potential reader and uses arguments inappropriate for that audience.
Vocabulary

Excellent

Highly effective and engaging word choice. Student includes rich, vivid imagery and may include figurative language.
Good

Effective, purposeful vocabulary; varied word choice makes writing interesting.
Fair

Demonstrates some use of varied vocabulary. Some language may be vague. Some errors in word choice.
Poor

Careless or inaccurate word choice; misuse of language may obscure meaning.
Mechanics & MLA Style

Excellent

Very few or no errors relative to length.
All textual evidence is cited correctly. Paper follows MLA guidelines.
Good

Few errors relative to length. Most textual evidence is cited correctly. Paper follows most MLA guidelines.
Fair

Mechanical errors, while distracting to the reader, do not interfere with communication. Some textual evidence is cited correctly. Paper follows some MLA guidelines.
Poor

Many mechanical errors that interfere with communication. Textual evidence is absent or not cited correctly. Paper does not follow MLA format.



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