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Persuasive Writing Assignment 
Persuasive Writing Assignment
See Attachment for instructions. A copy of the article must be turned in with the final draft. This will be worth two points.
Rubric Code: R39X7A
By jboettcher
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Novice

11 pts

Apprentice

14 pts

Proficient

17 pts

Distinguished

20 pts

Audience

How effectively the writer's opinion is presented to the audience.
Novice

The writer's opinion is never made clear.
Apprentice

The writer's opinion is mentioned, but is confused with reasons.
Proficient

The writer's opinion is given, but not in a concise way. It is written in a confusing repetitive paragraph.
Distinguished

The writer's opinion is given clearly and completely in the introductory paragraph.
Organization

The information is written in an organized, clear, effective way.
Novice

Ideas run together with no clear organizational structure. Repetitive.
Apprentice

Some paragraphs are unclear and there is little evidence of logical reasoning or organization.
Proficient

Most paragraphs give clear reasons for the writer's opinion, but some are repetitive or unclear.
Distinguished

The paragraphs present the writer's opinion and reasons clearly and logically. One idea flows into the other.
Elaboration

The writer clearly uses facts and examples to support the reasons for his or her opinion.
Novice

There are no facts or examples to support the writer's opinion.
Apprentice

The facts and examples are unrelated to or do not clearly established the writer's opinion.
Proficient

Most facts and examples support the writer's opinion clearly.
Distinguished

All facts and examples provide strong support for the writer's opinion.
Voice

The writer uses language that clearly expresses personality to help make the point.
Novice

The writer does not include any language that expresses personality to help make the point.
Apprentice

The writer attempts to use language to express personality, but it does not make the point.
Proficient

The writer uses some language that expresses personality to help make the point.
Distinguished

The writer cleverly uses language that expresses personality to help make the point in an interesting way.
Clarification

The writer clearly states reasons and makes sure that they're sound and to the point. The writer avoids writing confusing, unnecessary or unrelated ideas.
Novice

The writer includes several confusing or unnecessary ideas to create a rambling essay.
Apprentice

The writer includes some confusing and unnecessary information.
Proficient

The writer only includes one or less confusing or unnecessary idea.
Distinguished

The writer uses sound reasons and is to the point. There are no confusing, unrelated or unnecessary ideas.
Conventions

The writer uses appropriate mechanics and spelling.
Novice

The errors in grammar or spelling and punctuation make the essay difficult to understand.
Apprentice

There are several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation; but the essay is still readable.
Proficient

There are a few errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation; but they do not interfere with the reader's understanding.
Distinguished

There are little or no errors in grammar, spelling or punctuation. The writer's use of English conventions makes the piece very easy to understand.
Counterargument

The writer uses a good counterargument and dispels it.
Novice

The writer does not include a counterargument.
Apprentice

The writer attempts to use a counterargument but does not completely dispel it.
Proficient

The writer uses a fair counterargument and dispels it with at least one fact.
Distinguished

The writer includes a good counterargument and completely dispels it with two or more facts.



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