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iRubric: Rubric for Persuasive Paragraph (Hero)

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Rubric for Persuasive Paragraph (Hero) Letter Writing Rubric Rubric Code: ZX9X329 By Naturegirl Ready to use Private Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Paragraph Writing
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Needs attention 1 pts
Topic Sentence	Excellent Strong topic sentence with controlling idea.	Good Good topic sentence but may need more focused controlling idea	Fair Topic sentence is too broad and lacks a controlling idea	Needs attention Topic sentence may be lacking or unclear
Supporting Details	Excellent Topic is supported by three clear, precise and appropriate supporting detail sentences.	Good Topic is supported by three clear, appropriate supporting detail sentences.	Fair Topic is supported by more than one or two clear and appropriate supporting detail sentences.	Needs attention There is a slight attempt at supporting details.
Persuasion/Reasoning	Excellent All supporting details are fully explained and connected to the main idea.	Good Two of the supporting details are explained and connected to the main idea.	Fair One of the supporting details is explained and connected to the main idea.	Needs attention None of the supporting details are explained and connected to the main idea.
Conclusion/Clincher	Excellent The conclusion is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear and strong statement that rephrases the main idea of the topic sentence.	Good The conclusion is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a somewhat clear statement that repeats part of the main idea from the topic sentence.	Fair The conclusion is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is not a clear statement and/or does not repeat the idea of the topic sentence.	Needs attention There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Conventions	Excellent Writing demonstrates understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.	Good Writing contains one or two consistent grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly.	Fair Many sentences contain grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Many simple spelling errors detract from ideas.	Needs attention Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. There are numerous spelling errors. Errors significantly interfere with understanding.
Writing Process	Excellent All elements of the writing process are followed: brainstorm, organization, rough draft (s), peer edit, good copy	Good Most elements of the writing process are followed: brainstorm, organization, rough draft (s), peer edit, good copy	Fair Some elements of the writing process are followed: brainstorm, organization, rough draft (s), peer edit, good copy	Needs attention Few elements of the writing process are followed: brainstorm, organization, rough draft (s), peer edit, good copy