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Persuasive Essay Rubric
Debate Rubric
Rubric Code:
LXB9559
By
Shumway
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Debate Rubric
Poor
5 pts
Fair
10 pts
Good
15 pts
Excellent
20 pts
Ethos
Poor
No ethos was established.
Fair
1-2 examples established ethos for the reader.
Good
Several credible sources were referenced and the author established ethos within his/her essay.
Excellent
The author went above and beyond to establish ethos through several sources and appeared credible during their entire execution, establishing ethos which supported the essay as a whole.
Pathos
Poor
No pathos was established.
Fair
1-2 examples established pathos for the reader.
Good
Several phrases and techniques were used to pique the reader's emotional interest.
Excellent
The author went above and beyond to establish pathos through rhetorical questions, the use of "you" or "we", and played on the reader's emotions to evoke sympathy, empathy, and in some cases, effective outrage.
Logos
Poor
No logos was established.
Fair
1-2 examples established logos for the reader.
Good
Several specific sources were utilized for the greater overall effect of the argument by establishing logos for the reader.
Excellent
The logos used in the essay left no doubt in the reader's view that the author had the research necessary to fully support their argument and easily persuade, making the presence of ethos and pathos almost unnecessary.
Counter Argument
Poor
The opposing argument was not addressed.
Fair
The author mentioned the opposing argument argument 1-2 times during essay.
Good
The author continuously mentioned the opposing arguments, to the advantage of their essay.
Excellent
The author continuously mentioned the opposing arguments, to the advantage of their own essay and effectively dismantled the opposing arguments by predicting it and weakening it.
Conventions
Poor
The author did not appear prepared and no evidence of revision was displayed during the essay. The essay contains several mistakes in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Fair
The author seemed somewhat prepared but there were several grammar/spelling/ convention errors.
Good
The author had clearly proofread as they had well researched points, clear goals, and seemed to have revised their work showing minimal errors.
Excellent
The essay has no errors in English conventions and displays evidence of revision and proofreading. The writing is exemplary and above grade level.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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