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Persuasive Essay 
Persuasive Essay
students are to write an essay answering the following prompt: The Dust Bowl of the 1930s was a severe drought suffered across the Great Basin region of the United States. During this time vast areas of land became unusable for farming producing millions of tons of dust and dry dust. Could the devastation suffered during the Dust Bowl have been prevented?
Rubric Code: ZX5BX7C
By jhowar16
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exceptional

3 pts

Good

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Lacking

0 pts

Organization

Exceptional

The introduction states the goal or thesis, and provides an overview of the issue.
Information is presented in a logical order.
The conclusion strongly states a personal opinion.
Good

the introduction
includes the goal or
thesis and provides
an overview of the
issue. Information is
presented in a logical
order but does not
always maintain
the interest of the
audience. A conclusion
states a personal
opinion.
Poor

The introduction
includes the main
goal or thesis. Most
information is
presented in a logical
order. A conclusion is
included, but it does
not clearly state a
personal opinion.
Lacking

There is no clear
introduction,
structure, or
conclusion.
Introduction

Exceptional

Developed a strong introduction and included it in the appropriate place in the paper. The introduction was the focal point of the paper and was both strongly and thoroughly supported throughout the paper.
Good

Developed a strong thesis and included it in the appropriate place in the paper. Most of the information supported the thesis statement.
Poor

Thesis Statement needs to be developed further or is not included in the paper. The thesis is not fully supported in the paper.
Lacking

A clear position is not present throughout the paper.
Evidence

Exceptional

Position is supported in depth with a variety of sources. Substantial valid and accurate information from the newspaper articles, the speech and the political cartoon are included throughout the paper. Information is relevant and supports the writer’s ideas.
Good

Position is supported with a variety of sources. Valid and accurate information has been used throughout the paper. Most of the information is relevant and supports the writer’s ideas. A mix of general and specific information is used.
Poor

Position needs to be supported with more valid and accurate information. Some of the information may not be relevant and/or does not support the thesis.
Lacking

Little to no support from researched information is present in the paper.
Position

Exceptional

Position is supported with well developed and thought out reasons (minimum of three). Reasons show strong analysis and conclusions based on the information.
Good

Position is supported with a minimum of three distinct reasons. Reasons are developed, but more analysis and conclusions are needed.
Poor

Reasons are weak and/or repetitive. They need to be developed and explained further.
Lacking

Reasons are not developed or are repetitive. Ideas can be difficult to understand.
Mechanics and Organization

Exceptional

Ideas are well organized and free of mechanical errors.
Good

Organization of the paper needs to be strengthened. Mechanical errors are present throughout the paper.
Poor

Paper has some organization but some diversions or abrupt shifts in purpose are present. Many mechanical errors are present as well. Sentence structure needs to be strengthened.
Lacking

Paper lacks organization and there are numerous mechanical errors which make comprehension difficult.



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  • Dust Bowl Dustbowl Cause and effect essay position paper

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