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Persuasive Essay Persuasive Essay Environmental Theme, Persuasive Essay Rubric Code: Y6926C By brushett Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Persuasive Essay
	Just starting 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Exceptional 4 pts
Research & Analysis	Just starting Shows no research of topic. Does not connect personal experiences to new information.	Fair Shows little research of topic. Connects few personal experiences to new information.	Good Shows some research of topic. Connects some personal experiences to new information.	Exceptional Shows thorough research of topic. Clearly connects personal experiences to new information.
Organization	Just starting Essay is random thoughts. No paragraphing. No topic sentence or concluding sentence. No supporting arguments.	Fair Essay has some order. Attempts to use paragraphs. Topic sentence and concluding sentence somewhat clear and focused. Conclusion needs work or clarifying. Insufficient supporting arguments.	Good Essay is organized. Paragraphing is clear. Topic sentence and concluding sentence is clear and focused. Adequate supporting arguments.	Exceptional Essay is clearly organized. Uses paragraphs well. Topic sentence and concluding sentence well written, clear and focused. Strong, well chosen supporting arguments.
Vocabulary and Voice	Just starting Uses simple language. Many spelling errors. Voice is weak.	Fair Uses some language appropriate to topic. Some spelling errors. Voice does not stand out.	Good Uses most language appropriate to topic. Few spelling errors. Uses appropriate voice.	Exceptional Uses sophisticated language, appropriate to topic. No spelling errors. Uses unique voice appropriate for audience.
Fluency and Conventions	Just starting Little variety in sentence type. Many punctuation or grammar errors.	Fair Some variety in sentence type. Some punctuation and grammar errors.	Good Adequate variety in sentence type. Few grammar or punctuation errors.	Exceptional Effective use of a variety of sentence types. No grammar or punctuation errors.