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A Persuasive Essay A Persuasive Essay Write a persuasive argument about an women's suffrage. The persuasive essay must contain 2 fully developed supporting paragraphs and a counterpoint paragraph . You should incorporate the parts of your research, persuasive techniques, and persuasive language in your writing. Rubric Code: QX87285 By yknits18 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Criterion
	Exceptional 10 pts	Good 8 pts	Fair 6 pts	Poor 1 pts
Ideas	Exceptional - Content is comprehensive and persuasive. - Ideas are interesting and engaging.<BR> - Major points are stated clearly and supported with details.	Good - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.<BR> - Ideas are mostly interesting and engaging<BR> - 2 Major points are addressed, but not supported.	Fair - Content is incomplete.<BR> - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.<BR> - Ideas are somewhat interesting and engaging. - At least 1 Major point is addressed and supported.	Poor -Incomplete/ Missing
Persuasive Techniques	Exceptional --(Pathos, Logos, Ethos) Persuasive strategies are included. --Strategies are very effective and claim is clearly is supported.	Good --At least 2 persuasive strategies are included. --Strategies are effective and claim is clearly is supported.	Fair --Some attempts at persuasive strategies are included. --Strategies may or may not be fully effective and claim is mostly supported.	Poor -Incomplete/ Missing
Organization	Exceptional - 5 Quality paragraphs with good transitions between each one. -Claim is stated and maintained throughout.	Good - 5 paragraphs - Paragraph transitions may need some improvement. -Claim is stated and is mostly maintained throughout.	Fair - Organization and structure detract from the content. - Transitions may be weak or missing; disjointed and lack transition of thoughts. - at least 3 paragraphs -Claim is stated but may not be maintained throughout.	Poor -Incomplete/ Missing
Key Elements	Exceptional -includes a thesis in the 1st and last Paragraph -Includes a grabber and transition if needed -Statement of purpose in closing -Closer at end of conclusion	Good Essay contains 4 of previously listed elements	Fair Essay contains 3 of previously listed elements	Poor Essay contains 3 or less of previously listed elements
Punctuation and Grammar	Exceptional Few, grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling errors	Good Some grammar, punctuation, and/ or spelling errors. Paper needs a little editing.	Fair Multiple grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling errors. Paper needs some editing.	Poor Excessive grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling errors. Paper needs much editing.