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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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Final Writing Rubric
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.
Keywords:
Dust Bowl Dustbowl Cause and effect essay position paper
Subjects:
History
Types:
Writing
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