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Nebraska Persuasive Writing Rubric

Rubric for the Nebraska NeSA test for 11th grade.

Rubric Code: C7C2X3

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

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	Poor 7 pts	Fair 8 pts	Good 9 pts	Excellent 10 pts
Ideas/Content 35 % Enter description	Poor -Writer conveys little opinion or position about the topic. -Content has many digressions from the topic. -Reasoning is unclear. -Supporting examples or reasons are lacking.	Fair -Writer conveys a limited opinion or position about the topic. -Content has some digressions from the topic. -Reasoning is somewhat logical and convincing. -Supporting examples or reasonsare limited.	Good -Writer conveys a general opinion or position about the topic. -Content is generally focused on the topic. -Reasoning is usually logical and convincing. -Supporting examples or reasons are adequate and relevant.	Excellent -Writer conveys a clear opinion or position about the topic. -Content is well-focused on the topic. -Reasoning is logical and compelling. -Supporting examples or reasons are numerous and relevant.
Organization 25 % Enter description	Poor -Structural development of an introduction, body, and conclusion is lacking. -Pacing is awkward. -Transitions are missing or connections are unclear. -Paragraphing is ineffective or missing.	Fair -Structural development of an introduction, body, and conclusion is limited. -Pacing is somewhat inconsistent. -Transitions are repetitious or weak. -Paragraphing is irregular.	Good -Structural development of an introduction, body, and conclusion is functional. -Pacing is generally controlled. -Transitions are functional. -Paragraphing is generally successful.	Excellent -Structural development of an introduction, body, and conclusion is effective. -Pacing is well-controlled. -Transitions effectively show how ideas connect. -Paragraphing is sound.
Voice/Word Choice 20 % Enter description	Poor -Writer demonstrates little commitment to the topic. -Voice is inappropriate for the purpose and audience. -Language is neither specific, precise, varied, nor engaging. -Writer fails to anticipate the reader’s questions.	Fair -Writer demonstrates a limited commitment to the topic. -Voice is sometimes inappropriate for the purpose and audience. -Language is occasionally specific, precise, varied, and engaging. -Writer anticipates few of the reader’s questions.	Good -Writer demonstrates a general commitment to the topic. -Voice is generally appropriate for the purpose and audience. -Language is generally specific, precise, varied, and engaging. -Writer generally anticipates the reader’s questions.	Excellent -Writer demonstrates a strong commitment to the topic. -Voice is well-suited for the purpose and audience. -Language is specific, precise, varied, and engaging throughout. -Writer consistently anticipates reader’s questions.
Sentence Fluency/Conventions 20 %	Poor -Sentences seldom vary in length or structure. -Phrasing sounds awkward and unnatural. -Fragments or run-ons confuse the reader. -Grammar, usage, punctuation,and spelling errors throughout distract the reader.	Fair -Sentences occasionally vary in length or structure. -Phrasing occasionally sounds natural. -Fragments or run-ons sometimes confuse the reader. -Grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling errors may distract the reader.	Good -Sentences generally vary in length or structure. -Phrasing generally sounds natural. -Fragments and run-ons, if present, do not confuse the reader. -Grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling are usually correct and errors do not distract the reader.	Excellent -Sentences vary in length and structure throughout. -Phrasing consistently sounds natural and conveys meaning. -Fragments and run-ons, if present, are intended for stylistic effect. -Grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling are consistently correct and may be manipulated for stylistic effect.

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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