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All About Me Essay Persuasive Essay Essay Rubric Code: F62WW2 By mweiner123 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Persuasive Essay
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts	Unacceptable 1 pts
Introduction	Excellent You included an exciting attention grabber at the beginning. You have introduced yourself and what the essay will be about.	Good You included an attention grabber at the beginning. There is a clear introduction.	Fair You tried to include an an attention grabber, but it didn't quite fit. You've mentioned basic facts about yourself.	Poor You didn't include an attention grabber. You left out the topic of the essay, or it is unclear.	Unacceptable No attention grabber and topic of essay is unclear
Organization	Excellent Essay is organized in a way that makes sense to your reader. You have at least three examples or stories to support your writing. You end with a clear closing, which restates the information you've provided.	Good Essay is mostly organized in a way that makes sense to your reader. You have at least three examples or stories. You end with a clear closing, which restates your message.	Fair Essay is confusing in parts. You have at least 2 examples or stories to support your writing. You end with a weak closing.	Poor Essay is very confusing. You included 1 or fewer pieces of information about yourself. You forgot the closing.	Unacceptable Essay has no organization.
Vocabulary and Voice	Excellent Uses many vocabulary words. No spelling errors. Uses unique voice for subject. Many interesting verbs and adjectives.	Good Uses some vocabulary words. Few spelling errors. Uses own voice. Some interesting verbs and adjectives.	Fair Uses few vocabulary words. Some spelling errors. Voice does not stand out. Very few verbs and adjectives	Poor Has simple language. Many spelling errors. Voice is weak. Few verbs and adjectives	Unacceptable Simple language Lots of spelling errors Voice is weak No verbs or adjectives
Conventions	Excellent Writing is logical and fluid. Many sentences begin differently. No grammar or punctuation errors.	Good Writing is easy to read. Some sentences begin differently. Paper needs little editing. Few grammar or punctuation errors.	Fair Writing has run-ons or choppy sentences. Paper needs some editing. Some punctuation and grammar errors.	Poor Writing has many errors. Paper needs much editing. Many punctuation or grammar errors.	Unacceptable Writing is full of errors Paper needs to be re-written Punctuation and grammar errors throughout essay