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Call to Action Essay Rubric 
Call to Action Essay Rubric
Students will write a call to action persuasive essay to their peers. They must persuade their audience to take action on a cause. They will be assessed on content of the essay. The essay must be turned in by the due date.
Rubric Code: RX848A3
By angiesoliver
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric CONTENT (100 points)
  Needs Improvement

Does not persuade the audience

17 pts

Fair

Persuades the audience to a minimal extent

19 pts

Good

Does well, persuades the audience somewhat

21 pts

Excellent

Completely persuades the audience

25 pts

Total Points

100 pts

Introduction

Needs Improvement

No introduction or introduction did not actually introduce the topic, did not hook the audience or gain audience attention. Did not have a thesis or did not have a clear thesis.
Fair

Introduced the topic, gained the audience's attention to a minimal extent. Thesis may or may not state the argument clearly.
Good

Introduction gave enough details to adequately introduce the topic, adequately gained the audience's attention. Thesis states the argument somewhat clearly.
Excellent

Introduced the topic in a captivating, interesting way so as to gain and hook the audience's attention. Thesis clearly states the argument.
Total Points
Argument

Needs Improvement

Did not use ethical, emotional, or logical appeals. Was not organized. Did not use rhetorical techniques or did not use them effectively to make a persuasive argument.
Fair

Used some ethical, emotional, or logical appeals. Was organized to a minimal extent. Used some rhetorical techniques, but only minimally.
Good

Used ethical, emotional, and logical appeals adequately. Had adequate organization. Used some rhetorical techniques and used them adequately.
Excellent

Used ethical, emotional, and logical appeals very effectively. Had excellent and obvious organization. Used many rhetorical techniques and used them effectively.
Total Points
Conclusion

Needs Improvement

Does not end the essay in an interesting way,does not remind the audience of the call to action, does not use various rhetorical techniques to excite and activate the audience. Made little or no impression on the audience.
Fair

Ends the essay but not in a very interesting way, reminds the audience of the call to action somewhat but ineffectively, uses various rhetorical techniques activate the audience, but not effectively. Did not make much of an impression on the audience.
Good

Ends the essay in an somewhat interesting way, adequately reminds the audience of the call to action, adequately uses various rhetorical techniques to excite and activate the audience . Made an adequate impression on the audience.
Excellent

Effectively ends the essay in an interesting way, reminds the audience of the call to action, uses various rhetorical techniques to excite and activate the audience effectively. Made an impression on the audience.
Total Points
Grammar/Punctuation/Format

Needs Improvement

Essay had numerous grammar and punctuation errors. Speech was not in the correct format: 12 point font, MLA, double-spaced, typed, etc.
Fair

Essay had some grammar and punctuation errors. Speech was mostly in the correct format: 12 point font, MLA, double-spaced, typed, etc.
Good

Essay had few grammar and punctuation errors. Speech was in the correct format: 12 point font, MLA, double-spaced, typed, etc.
Excellent

Essay had no grammar and punctuation errors. Speech was in the correct format: 12 point font, MLA, double-spaced, typed, etc.
Total Points




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