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Persuasive Writing - Grade 3

Persuasive Writing - Grade 4 and 5

Opinion / Persuasive writing and speeches

Rubric Code: A2W7C24

By ppurvis9

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Subject: Education

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Success Criteria
	* 1 pts	2 pts**	***** 3 pts**	****** 4 pts**
Overall	* My opinion is unclear/unfocused; my reasons do not support my opinion	** My opinion is somewhat unclear; my reasons are related to my opinion; I have given less than 1-2 examples for my 2 reasons.	*** My opinion is clear; I told readers my opinion and ideas on a text or a topic and helped them understand my reasons. I have given at least 3 examples for my 3 reasons.	**** My opinion is clear and strong; my 3 reasons support my opinion and are supported by clear examples/pieces of evidence (1 or more examples per reason).
Lead	* My introduction is unrelated and my reasons are not stated; my reasons are very briefly developed;	** My introduction states my opinion but my reasons are only partially stated; my reasons are partially developed; .	*** My introduction states my opinion and briefly states my supporting reasons; my reasons are developed;	**** My introduction strongly states my opinion and briefly states my reasons; my reasons are developed;
Ending	* my conclusion is unfocused.	** my conclusion lacks a strong focus	*** my conclusion restates my position.	**** my conclusion restates my opinion in an interesting or convincing way.
Elaboration	* I tried to tell readers to believe me, by including at least 1 reason/example to get them thinking or feeling in certain ways.	** I tried to tell readers to believe me, by including at least 2 reasons or examples to get them thinking or feeling in certain ways. I included at least 1 example and/or information from a text, research (ipad/online search)- but copied directly from the source	*** I tried to tell readers to believe me, by including at least 2-3 reasons and/ or examples including stories about my life to get them thinking or feeling in certain ways. I included at least 1 example and/or information from a text, research (ipad/online search)	**** I tried to tell readers to believe me, by including at least 3 reasons AND examples including stories about my life to get them thinking or feeling in certain ways. I included at least 2 examples and/or information from a text, research (ipad/online search)
Craft	* I not only told readers to believe me, but also wrote in ways that got them thinking or feeling in certain ways I didn't use any interesting vocabulary.	** I not only told readers to believe me, but also wrote in ways that got them thinking or feeling in certain ways I tried using 1 or 2 interesting words.	*** I not only told readers to believe me, but also wrote in ways that got them thinking or feeling in certain ways I used some interesting vocabulary which supports my opinion.	**** I not only told readers to believe me, but also wrote in ways that got them thinking or feeling in certain ways. I used interesting vocabulary that supports my opinion and makes the writing more inviting- perhaps by emphasizing or repeating words that would make my readers feel emotions.
Attention to Audience	* My argument does not seem to target any particular audience; I don't take others into account. I did not use a convincing tone.	** My argument demonstrates some understanding of the potential audience; I try to take others' opinions into account. I tried to use a convincing tone.	*** My argument demonstrates a clear understanding of the potential audience; I take others' opinions into account. I used a convincing tone.	**** My argument demonstrates a clear understanding of the potential audience and anticipates counterarguments; I take others' opinions into account. I used a convincing tone.
Spelling	* My writing contains many spelling errors that make the piece illegible. I did not use what I know about word families and spelling rules to help me spell and edit. I needed teacher help to check my spelling before I wrote my final draft.	** My writing contains many spelling errors that interfere with meaning. I used what I know about word families and spelling rules to help me spell and edit, but still needed teacher support at times to check my spelling before I wrote my final draft.	*** I used what I knew about word families and spelling rules to help me spell and edit. I used the word wall and dictionaries to help me when needed.	**** My writing contains few, if any spelling I used what I know about word families and spelling rules to help me spell and edit. I used the word wall and dictionaries to help me when needed.
Punctuation	* My writing contains many punctuation, and/or grammatical errors that make the piece illegible	** My writing contains many punctuation, and/or grammatical errors that interfere with meaning.	*** My writing contains several errors in punctuation, or grammar that do not interfere with meaning.	**** My writing contains few, if any punctuation, or grammatical errors

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