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A Persuasive Essay

Write a persuasive argument about an political issue. The persuasive essay must contain 3-5 fully developed supporting paragraphs in two full pages . You should incorporate persuasive strategies and voice in your writing.

Rubric Code: AXXA577

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Subject: Social Sciences

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

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	Exceptional 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Organization & Structure 30 pts	Exceptional - Quality paragraphs with good transitions between each one.<BR> - Counter-argument present and/or addressed<BR> - 5 or more paragraphs in length	Good - 3 to 5 paragraphs<BR> - Paragraph transitions need some improvement.<BR> -Lack of counterargument	Fair - Organization and structure detract from the content.<BR> - Article is disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.<BR> - 3 paragraphs<BR> -Lack of counterargument	Poor - Incomplete
Content, and Development 25 pts	Exceptional - Content is comprehensive<BR> - Persuasive appeals are identifiable <BR> - Major points are stated clearly and supported with good details.	Good - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.<BR> - Persuasive appeals are identifiable but questionable<BR> - Major points are addressed, but not supported.	Fair - Content is incomplete.<BR> - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.<BR> -Lack of persuasive appeals	Poor - Incomplete
Persuasive Techniques and Voice 10 pts	Exceptional --Most Persuasive strategies are included.<BR> --Strategy is very effective, and is supported.<BR> --Position is clearly stated	Good --Many persuasive strategies are included.<BR> --Position is stated but not maintained	Fair --Some persuasive strategies are included.<BR> --Statement of position cannot be determined	Poor --Incomplete
Planning, Outline, MLA 15 pts	Exceptional -Completed the planning outline. Create & survey fifty people on topic. MLA citation is completed fully.	Good -Outline & planning mostly completed. Survey of 40-49 completed. MLA citation has few errors.	Fair -Outline & planning is lacking detail. Survey created but fewer than half the required actually completed. MLA citation is not done correctly.	Poor -Incomplete or missing portions.
Grammar & Spelling 10 pts	Exceptional - Rules of grammar and usage are followed.<BR> - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure. 0-2 Spelling errors.	Good - Essay contains few grammatical errors.<BR> - Vocabulary somewhat limited. 2-5 Spelling errors.	Fair - Essay contains numerous grammatical and spelling errors.	Poor -Incomplete
In-class Performance 10 pts	Exceptional -Used all available class time to work on project without prompting.	Good -Used time well, but required occasional prompting.	Fair -Did not use time well. Prompted often. Off-task half of the time.	Poor -Did not use class time to work on assignment.

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