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Persuasive Essay Rubric 
Persuasive Essay Rubric
Rubric Code: HXWA386
By mrsd3llinger
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Superior

6 pts

Strong

5 pts

Proficient

4 pts

Limited

3 pts

Inadequate

2 pts

Fundamentally Flawed

1 pts

Addressing The Topic

Superior

-Addresses the topic clearly and responds effectively to all aspects of the task.
Strong

-Addresses topic clearly, but may respond to some aspects of the task more effectively than others.
Proficient

-Addresses the topic, but may not respond to all parts of the task thoroughly.
Limited

-Misunderstands or does not respond to all parts of the task.
Inadequate

-Indicates confusion about the topic, or neglects important aspects of the task.
Fundamentally Flawed

-Fails to respond meaningfully to the topic.
Critical Understanding

Superior

-Demonstrates a thorough critical understanding of the passage in developing an insightful response.
Strong

-Demonstrates a sound critical understanding of the passage in developing a well-reasoned response.
Proficient

-Demonstrates a generally accurate understanding of the passage in developing a reasonable response.
Limited

-Demonstrates a limited understanding of the passage, or makes poor use of it in developing a weak response.
Inadequate

-Demonstrates very poor understanding of the main points of the passage, does not use the passage appropriately in developing a response, or may not use passage at all.
Fundamentally Flawed

-Demonstrates little or no understanding of the passage, or does not use the passage at all.
Scope of Analysis

Superior

-Explores the issues thoughtfully and in depth
Strong

-Shows some depth and complexity of thought.
Proficient

-Provides basic analysis, but may treat the topic repetitively.
Limited

-Lacks focus, sometimes fails to communicate ideas, or has weak analysis.
Inadequate

-Lacks focus and coherence, and often fails to communicate ideas.
Fundamentally Flawed

-Is unfocused, illogical, or incoherent.
Organization & Support

Superior

-Is coherently organized and developed, with ideas supported by well-chosen examples.
Strong

-Is well organized and developed, with ideas supported by appropriate reasons and examples.
Proficient

-Is adequately organized and developed, generally supporting ideas with reasons and examples.
Limited

-Is poorly organized and developed, presenting generalizations without adequate and appropriate support or presenting details without generalizations.
Inadequate

-Has very weak organization, development, and support.
Fundamentally Flawed

-Is disorganized and undeveloped, providing little or no relevant support.
Fluency & Flow

Superior

-Has an effective, fluent style marked by sentence variety and a clear command of language.
Strong

-Displays some sentence variety and facility in the use of language.
Proficient

-Demonstrates adequate control of sentence structure and language.
Limited

-Demonstrates limited control of sentence structure and language.
Inadequate

-Demonstrates inadequate control of sentence structure and language.
Fundamentally Flawed

-Lacks basic control of sentence structure and language.
Grammar, Punctuation, Typos

Superior

-Is generally free from errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Strong

-May have a few minor errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Proficient

-May have some errors, but generally demonstrates control of grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Limited

-Has an accumulation of errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics that sometimes interfere with meaning.
Inadequate

-Has numerous errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics that frequently interfere with meaning.
Fundamentally Flawed

-Has serious and persistent errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics that severely interfere with meaning.




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