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Persuasive Essay 
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Rubric Code: EX597A3
By jfeuerbach
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Subject: English  
Type: Homework  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Writing
  Not Proficient

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Nearly Proficient

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Proficient

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Highly Proficient

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Introductory Paragraph

Not Proficient

There is not really an introductory paragraph. The essay just starts. (1pt.)
Nearly Proficient

The introduction either grabs the reader's attention or states the author's opinion to introduce the topic of the essay. (2pts.)
Proficient

The introductory paragraph grabs the reader's attention, states the author's opinion and introduces the topic of the essay. (3pts.)
Highly Proficient

The introductory paragraph grabs the reader's attention, states the author's opinion clearly, and introduces the topic of the persuasive essay with a quick summary of the supporting reasons.(4pts.)
Middle Paragraphs

Not Proficient

The body of the essay includes 1 to 2 paragraphs. The supporting reasons were not written using the structure of a paragraph.
(2pts.)
Nearly Proficient

The body of the essay includes 2 to 3 paragraphs. Some paragraphs include a supporting reason with a topic sentence, supporting details, and a closing sentence. (4pts.)
Proficient

The body of the essay includes 3 paragraphs. Each supporting reason has it's own paragraph. Most paragraphs include a topic sentence, supporting details, and a closing sentence. (6pts.)
Highly Proficient

The body of the essay includes 3 or more paragraphs. Each supporting reason has it's own paragraph. Each paragraph includes a topic sentence, supporting details, and a closing sentence. (8pts.)
Concluding Paragraph

Not Proficient

There is no concluding paragraph. There may be a sentence that attempts to bring the essay to a close.
(1pt.)
Nearly Proficient

The concluding paragraph or sentences either tie in to the introduction, or brings the essay to a close.(2pts.)
Proficient

The concluding paragraph restates the author's opinion and supporting reasons. (3pts.)
Highly Proficient

The concluding paragraph ties in to the introduction. It restates the author's opinion and supporting reasons. (4pts.)
Conventions

Not Proficient

The essay has so many errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation or grammar that the writing is difficult to read and understand. (1pt.)
Nearly Proficient

The essay has many spelling, capitalization, punctuation or grammar errors. The writing can be confusing at times because of errors. (2pts.)
Proficient

The essay has some errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation or grammar. The writing is pretty clear and easy to read. (3pts.)
Highly Proficient

The essay has little to no spelling, capitalization, punctuation or grammar errors. The writing is clear and easy to read. (4pts.)
Bibliography (Websites)

Not Proficient

The student has not included a bibliography of websites used. (1pt.)
Nearly Proficient

The student has obtained information from at least 1 website. There was some attempt to record them in the bibliography. (2pts.)
Proficient

The student has obtained information from 1 - 2 websites and has recorded them in the bibliography correctly (website title, web address, date accessed). (3pts.)
Highly Proficient

The student has obtained information from 3 or more websites and has recorded them in the bibliography correctly (website title, web address, date accessed). (4pts.)



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