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Persuasive Letter Rubric 
Persuasive Letter Rubric
Persuasion is writing or speaking that tries to convince people to agree with a writer's perspective. Write a persuasive letter about something that really matters to you.
Rubric Code: PX37872
By atsdj2004
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Letter
Persuasion is writing or speaking that tries to convince people to agree with a writer's perspective. Write a persuasive letter to convince your teacher to take you on a field trip.
  Excellent

20 pts

Good

15 pts

Fair

10 pts

Poor

5 pts

Organization

Excellent

The writing begins with a clear and concise statement of opinion. The body provides support for this statement by means of evidence and logic. The writing concludes with a final thought.
Good

The writing contains a clear statement of opinion. The body provides support for this statement by means of evidence and logic. The writing concludes with a final thought.
Fair

The writing contains a statement of opinion, and the body provides support for this statement with some evidence. The writing may not conclude with a final thought.
Poor

The writing lacks any real organization, and it may also lack a statement of opinion.
Elements of Persuasion

Excellent

The writer primarily supports the opinion with facts, examples, reasons, and persuasive language. The writer builds a strong case for the opinion, while maintaining a committed, reasonable tone.
Good

The writer supports the opinion mainly through facts, examples, reasons. The writer builds a case for the opinion, while maintaining a reasonable tone.
Fair

The writer tries to support the opinion, but the evidence may e weak or hard to follow. More or stronger support is needed. The tone may be inconsistent.
Poor

The persuasive techniques may be limited, and the evidence may be undeveloped or hard to follow. More support is needed. The tone may be inconsistent or sarcastic, and the aruments may be illogical or inappropriate for the audience.
Conventions

Grammar, Usage, Mechanics
Excellent

There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Word choice is appropriate for the audience and often particularly apt or powerful.
Good

There are minor errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Word choice is appropriate for the audience.
Fair

There are numerous errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Word choice may be inappropriate for the audience.
Poor

Numerous errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar may hinder comprehension. Word choice is inappropriate for the audience.
Spelling

Excellent

The letter contains no spelling errors.
Good

The letter contains 1-2 errors in spelling.
Fair

The letter contains 3-5 errors in spelling.
Poor

Numerous errors in spelling.
Friendly Letter Format

Excellent

The letter includes the five parts of a friendly letter; each part is punctuated correctly.
Good

The letter includes the five parts of a friendly letter; there are a few punctuation errors.
Fair

The letter does not include all the parts of a friendly letter; there are punctuation errors.
Poor

The assignment is not written in letter form; there are puncutation errors.




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