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Persuasive Essay 
Persuasive Essay
Persuasive Essay
Rubric Code: D632A3
By mrsgillespie26
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Essay
  A

5 pts

B

4 pts

C

3 pts

D

2 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.
Uses Transition words between and within paragraphs.
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.
Uses Transition words between paragraphs.
C

Essay has some order and needs revision.
Attempts to use paragraphs. Weak thesis.
Body paragraphs are not well supported.
Topic and concluding paragraphs are weak.
Uses only one or two Transition words.
D

Thesis is very weak.
Has very weak paragraphing.
Has very weak structure.
Has no topic sentence.
No evidence of Transitilon words.
Vocabulary and Voice

A

Uses many vocabulary words.
No spelling errors.
Uses unique voice for subject.
Many verbs and adjectives.
Very few "being" verbs. Revised to correct Passive Voice verbs
B

Uses some vocabulary words.
Few spelling errors.
Uses own voice.
Some verbs and adjectives. Revised to correct most "being" verbs. Revised to correct most Passive Voice verbs.
C

Uses few vocabulary words.
Some spelling errors.
Voice does not stand out.
Few verbs and adjectives.
Includes too many "being" verbs and Passive Voice verbs.
D

Has simple language.
Many spelling errors.
Voice is weak.
Mostly used "being" verbs. Many verbs are still in Passive Voice - no attempt to revise to correct them.
Fluency and Grammar

A

Writing is logical and fluid.
Many sentences begin differently.
No grammar or punctuation errors.
No run-on sentences.
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.
Citations

A

Proper use of parenthetical citations for quotations from text. Short and long citations cited correctly.
B

Citations are mostly correct. Some errors occurring with punctuation of citations.
C

Several errors in citations; missing citations.
D

Citations are missing from the essay.
Format

A

Correct letter format is used on the assignment.
B

Mostly correct letter format is used on the assignment, with only 1-2 errors.
C

Some correct letter format is used on the assignment, with 3-4 errors.
D

Letter format is not followed closely, with many errors.



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