iRubric: Persuasive Essay rubric

You included an exciting attention getter at the beginning. Your position is clearly stated and persuasive.

You included an attention getter at the beginning. Your position is stated and persuasive.

You tried to include an an attention getter, but it didn't quite fit. Your position is stated, but not persuasive.

You didn't include an attention getter. You left out your position, or it is unclear.

You end with a clear closing, which restates your position and leaves your audience thinking. Your conclusion brings the whole essay to a close very well.

You end with a clear closing, which restates your position. You included a conclusion and it bring the story to a close.

You end with a closing, which restates your position. You included a conclusion but it does not really end the essay appropriately.

Your closing didn't restate your position or you did not include a conclusion.