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Rubric for Persuasive Essay

5 Paragraph Persuasive Essay utilizing persuasive techniques

Rubric Code: EBB894

By teach81

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Persuasive Essay
	Poor 0 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 4 pts	Excellent 6 pts
Rough Draft and Graphic Organizer	Poor Essay does not include Rough Draft and Organizer	Fair Essay does not include either Rough Draft or Organizer.	Good Essay includes Rough Draft and Organizer, but is incomplete.	Excellent Essay include Rough Draft and Organizer and is complete meeting all expectations.
Introduction	Poor The essay does not begin with a clear introduction. The thesis statement may not in the introduction at all or it may not be clear. None of the arguments are previewed.	Fair The essay begins with an introduction. It is made up of three to five sentences. It is somewhat clear. Some arguments are not clearly previewed.	Good The essay begins with a clear introduction. The thesis statement is part of the introduction but it could be clearer/stronger. All arguments are previewed.	Excellent The essay begins with a strong clear introduction. It is made up of three to five clearly written sentences. All arguments are previewed.
1st Body Paragraph	Poor The first body paragraph is not clear enough. It attempts to support the thesis but does not do so clearly. Too much necessary information has been left out. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have probably not been used.	Fair There is a paragraph which follows the introduction. It attempts to support the thesis but may not do so clearly. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have not been effectively used. It does not come to a strong finish.	Good The first body paragraph is good. The sentences all work together to support the thesis statement. Transitional words could been used more often/clearly. Specific details and examples have been used. It may not end with a strong closing sentence.	Excellent The first body paragraph is strong. All of the sentences clearly connect to each other. Smooth and precise transition words have been used. This paragraph contains a clear reason which supports the thesis and is backed up with at least two reasons. Enough specific details and examples have been used.
2nd Body Paragraph	Poor The second body paragraph is not clear enough. It attempts to support the thesis but does not do so clearly. Too much necessary information has been left out. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have probably not been used.	Fair There is a paragraph which follows the introduction. It attempts to support the thesis but may not do so clearly. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have not been effectively used. It does not come to a strong finish.	Good The second body paragraph is good. The sentences all work together to support the thesis statement. Transitional words could been used more often/clearly. Specific details and examples have been used. It may end but may not come to a strong close.	Excellent The second body paragraph is strong. All of the sentences clearly connect to each other. Smooth and precise transition words have been used. This paragraph contains a clear reason which supports the thesis and is backed up with at least two reasons. Enough specific details and examples have been used.
3rd Body Paragraph	Poor The third body paragraph is not clear enough. It attempts to support the thesis but does not do so clearly. Too much necessary information has been left out. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have probably not been used.	Fair The third body paragraph is not clear enough. It attempts to support the thesis but does not do so clearly. Too much necessary information has been left out. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have probably not been used.	Good The third body paragraph is good. The sentences all work together to support the thesis statement. Transitional words could been used more often/clearly. Specific details and examples have been used. It may end but may not come to a strong close.	Excellent The third body paragraph is strong. All of the sentences clearly connect to each other. Smooth and precise transition words have been used. This paragraph contains a clear reason which supports the thesis and is backed up with at least two reasons. Enough specific details and examples have been used.
Conclusion	Poor Conclusion does not contain a concluding statement and/or does not wrap up the topic.	Fair Conclusion contains a concluding statement and wraps up the topic.	Good Conclusion contains a concluding statement and wraps up the topic in a new and interesting way.	Excellent The conclusion of this essay is strong. It leaves the reader with a lasting impression. It reminds the reader what was being proven in the essay. It is likely to persuade the reader.
Conventions	Poor Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, and Paragraphing Paper contains a lot (11+) of errors that negatively affect or weaken the meaning of the writing.	Fair Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, and Paragraphing Paper contains few errors (8-10) that sometimes effect the paper's content and hurt the quality of the writing.	Good Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, and Paragraphing Paper contains minimal (4-6) errors that do not effect the paper's content.	Excellent Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, and Paragraphing Paper contains few (0-2) or no errors. Sentence structure and the writer's grasp on grammar enhance the quality of the writing.
Format	Poor Paper is missing three or more pieces of the format: a proper font, (Helvetica or Times New Roman, Title is size 18, Body is size 14, or proper paragraphing	Fair Paper is missing two pieces of the format: a proper font, (Helvetica or Times New Roman, Title is size 18, Body is size 14, or proper paragraphing	Good Paper is missing a piece of the format: a proper font, (Helvetica or Times New Roman, Title is size 18, Body is size 14, or proper paragraphing alignment.	Excellent Paper has used proper font, (Helvetica or Times New Roman), Title is size 18, Body is size 14, and has proper paragraphing alignment.
Promptness	Poor Paper not turned in on time.	Fair Paper turned in on time.	Good	Excellent

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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