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Persuasive Writing Persuasive Writing Write a persuasive piece of writing that convinces a reader why they should try a new activity, sport or hobby that you are interested in. This persuasive writing task must contain 3-4 paragraphs to organise your ideas . You should incorporate persuasive strategies and convincing persuasive language to help strengthen your argument. Your writing must planned and carefully edited, paying attention to your spelling and punctuation. Rubric Code: EX4C899 By tararoper Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Criterion
	5 pts	4 pts	2 pts	0 pts
Structure and Organisation	5 - The introduction is engaging and clearly states the opinion of the writer's argument. - The conclusion strongly states a personal opinion ties in discussed arguments throughout and may present a clever ending. - Writing is clear and coherent and ideas are well organised throughout.	4 - The introduction includes an opinion and an attempt at persuading the reader. The conclusion states a personal opinion and summarises persuasive reasons stated throughout. - Information is presented in a logical order but does not always maintain the interest of the reader.	2 - The introduction is very brief or missing. - ideas and argument are disjointed and not clear. - The conclusion is weak and simply restates a reason already stated initially, or is missing.	0 Little or no organization present.
Persuasive Techniques and Reasons	5 - Three or more excellent reasons are stated with good support. All reasons are explained and have a good argument.	4 - Two to three reasons are stated but the arguments are weak or lacking explanation in some places.	2 Two or less reasons or examples are are given but are not developed enough to support the opinion or are missing.	0 There are no reasons or examples to support the opinion.
Vocabulary	5 - Vocabulary and choice of words is creative and enhances the argument. Strong, persuasive words and devices are included to support and explain each argument.	4 - Vocabulary and word choices have been carefully chosen to persuade and enhance writing. Persuasive words assist in delivering strong argument.	2 - Vocabulary and word choice is limited. - The same words are repeated throughout and very few words are persuasive.	0 Vocabulary and word choice is often inaccurate.
Conventions	5 Writes at least 5 complete sentences with with very few (0-3) or no mistakes in spelling, punctuation, or grammar.	4 Writes at least 4 complete sentences with with some (4-7) mistakes in spelling, punctuation, or grammar.	2 Writes some (2-3) complete sentences with repeated mistakes in spelling, punctuation, or grammar.	0 Many incomplete sentences with many mistakes in spelling, punctuation, or grammar making it difficult to read.