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iRubric: Third Grade Persuasive Writing Rubric

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Third Grade Persuasive Writing Rubric Third Grade Persuasive Writing Rubric Rubric Code: V96C9A By Beckersk Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

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	Below Grade Level 1 pts	Approaching Grade Level 2 pts	Grade Level 3 pts	Above Grade Level 4 pts
Focus	Below Grade Level The writer does not express an opinion.	Approaching Grade Level The writer has written an opinion.	Grade Level The writer has an opening sentence, which includes an opinion.	Above Grade Level The writer clearly states an opening sentence, which captures the reader's attention and includes an opinion.
Development	Below Grade Level The writer states reasons but no details.	Approaching Grade Level The writer clearly states reason with at least one supporting detail for each reason.	Grade Level The writer clearly states reasons with a least two supporting details for each reason.	Above Grade Level The writer clearly states at least three reasons with at least two supporting details for each reason.
Organization	Below Grade Level Reasons are expressed without transition words.	Approaching Grade Level Reasons and details are expressed with the usage of at least two transition words.	Grade Level Reasons and details are expressed in a logical order with the usage of at least three appropriate transition words.	Above Grade Level Reasons and details are expressed in a logical order with the usage of several appropriate transition words.
Conclusion	Below Grade Level The writer does not restate an opinion.	Approaching Grade Level The writer attempts to restate an opinion.	Grade Level The writer restates his/her opinion.	Above Grade Level The writer clearly paraphrases his/her opinion.
Mechanics	Below Grade Level The writer does not use a variety of sentences. There are several errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling.	Approaching Grade Level The writer uses little variety of sentences. There are no more than four errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling.	Grade Level The writer uses a variety of sentences. There are no more than three errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling.	Above Grade Level The writer uses a variety of sentences, which flow smoothly. There are no errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling.