iRubric: Persuasive Essay #3 English 070 rubric

- Introduction is strong, outlines the body of the essay and has a clearly developed thesis statement.

Introduction is clear, gives the reader a general idea about the paper, and writer attempts writing a thesis statement.

Introduction is weak and/or has an incomplete thesis statement.

- Incomplete

- Quality paragraphs with good transitions between each one.
--Essay is organized and each paragraph naturally leads to the next one.
- 3 or more body paragraphs in length

- 3 to 2 body paragraphs
- Paragraph transitions need some improvement.

- Organization and structure detract from the content.
- Essay is disjointed and lacks transitions between paragraphs.
- Has insufficient amount of paragraphs, or paragraphs lack enough support.

- Incomplete

The writer writes an effective 5-7 sentence conclusion reminding his or her readers of the ideas he or she discussed in the essay by summarizing the key points. Thee thesis statement is effectively rephrased, and the writer leaves his or her audience with a lasting final impression with a suggestion, prediction, or call to action.

The writer writes a somewhat adequate conclusion and attempts to remind his or her audience of the ideas presented in the essay; may lack reiterating key points. May lack an effective final impression.

The writer does not write an adequate conclusion, nor does he or she leave his or her audience with a final thought or impression. Key points are not summed up.

--Incomplete