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Racing the Past: Persuasive Writing 
Designing a Community: Persuasive Writing
After reading Racing the Past, Grade 6 students will research a topic of their choice based upon the themes presented in the novel. After researching and documenting sources, each student will write a persuasive piece detailing their stance on the issue.
Rubric Code: BX3859C
By llichtenberg
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Needs Support

1 pts

Progressing

2 pts

Meets Standard

3 pts

Exceeding Standard

4 pts

Executive Functioning

I can plan, prioritize, organize, and check my own work.
Needs Support

Struggled with 2 or more of the following:planning, organizing prioritizing, or checking work.
Progressing

Struggled with 1 of the following: planning, organizing prioritizing, or checking work.
Meets Standard

Able to plan, prioritize, organize, and check work.
Exceeding Standard

Without teacher intervention, was able to plan, prioritize, organize, and check work.
Content

I can support my claim with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, details, quotations, or other information and examples.
Needs Support

Identified problem and provided a summary, but reasons for position are unclear, irrelevant, or limited.
Progressing

Identified problem and provided a clear summary with two reasons for position. Provides at least one quotation or specific example from research.
Meets Standard

Identified problem and provided a clear summary with three reasons for position. Provides two or more quotations or specific examples from research.
Exceeding Standard

Met standard, including evidence of making connections, referencing multiple sources, or extensive research.
Word Choice

I can use precise words, phrases, and transitions to effectively communicate relationships among claims and reasons.
Needs Support

Little to no transitions are used and words are not appropriate for audience
Progressing

Some transitions. Words work for the audience, but do not make an impression.
Meets Standard

Good use of transitions. Word choice is effective and targets the right audience.
Exceeding Standard

Transitions help guide the reader. Word choice makes writing interesting and convincing.
Structure and Grammar

I can follow the conventions of capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
Needs Support

Multiple errors in using complete sentences, capitalization and punctuation, and subject/verb agreement.
Progressing

Two or more errors in using complete sentences, capitalization and punctuation, and subject/verb agreement.
Meets Standard

Used complete sentences, capitalization and punctuation, and subject/verb agreement.
Exceeding Standard

Used complex sentences with transitions, capitalization and punctuation, and subject/verb agreement.
Voice

I can produce clear and coherent writing that is appropriate for the purpose and audience.
Needs Support

Writing does not show interest in topic.
Progressing

Writing does not match the writer. Little investment in their point.
Meets Standard

Writing reflects an interest in the topic, providing feeling and investment.
Exceeding Standard

Passionate writing reflects a clear interest and investment.



Keywords:
  • persuasive writing, theme



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