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Persuasive Essay Persuasive Essay Persuasive Essay Rubric Code: A5482C By joycedenheijer Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Persuasive Essay
	A 4 pts	B 3 pts	C 2 pts	D 1 pts
Persuasiveness	A Thesis is clear and Persuasive. Argument is sound and supported by evidence. Three supporting paragraphs contain evidence to support the thesis.	B Thesis is somewhat clear and persuasive. Argument and evidence is somewhat weak. Three supporting paragraphs do not support thesis.	C Thesis is weak. Argument and evidence is weak/does not connect to thesis. Supporting paragraphs do not support thesis.	D No thesis. Argument and evidence to not connect or support one point. Supporting paragraphs are disconnected.
Organization	A Essay is clearly organized. Has clear paragraphs Has strong thesis. Has three well-supported body paragraphs. Has clear topic and concluding paragraphs. Has a good "grabber" sentence.	B Essay is organized. Paragraphing is clear. Has a grabber sentence. Has a good thesis. Has moderately supported body paragraphs. Has a topic and concluding paragraph. Has a grabber sentence.	C Essay has some order and needs revision. Attempts to use paragraphs. Attempts an attention-grabber sentence. Body paragraphs are not well supported. Topic and concluding paragraphs are weak. Grabber sentence is weak.	D Thesis is very weak. Has very weak paragraphing. Has very weak structure. Has no topic sentence. Has no grabber sentence.
Vocabulary and Voice	A Uses many vocabulary words. No spelling errors. Uses unique voice for subject. Many verbs and adjectives.	B Uses some vocabulary words. Few spelling errors. Uses own voice. Some verbs and adjectives.	C Uses few vocabulary words. Some spelling errors. Voice does not stand out. Few verbs and adjectives.	D Has simple language. Many spelling errors. Voice is weak. No verbs or adjectives.
Fluency and Grammar	A Writing is logical and fluid. Many sentences begin differently. No grammar or punctuation errors.	B Writing is easy to read. Some sentences begin differently. Paper needs little editing. Few grammar or punctuation errors.	C Writing has run-ons or choppy sentences. Paper needs some editing. Some punctuation and grammar errors.	D Writing has many errors. Paper needs much editing. Many punctuation or grammar errors.