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Behind the News 
Persuasive Paragraph
Rubric Code: FXX3A96
By MrStew
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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B

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Opinion

A

Strongly and clearly states a personal opinion. Clearly identifies the issue throughout the written piece.
B

A personal opinion is stated over a number of sentences.
C

A personal opinion is stated within a sentence.
D

Personal opinion is unclear or missing.
Reasons / Support

A

Includes 3 facts that are true and at least one references a reputable source can be verified. Each fact is written in a separate sentence.
B

Includes 3 facts that can be verified but may not give a reference to a source. Each fact is written in a separate sentence.
C

Some reasons given are opinions, not facts. May only give 2 supporting reasons and/or has combined the sentences containing supporting reasons
D

No supporting reasons are given or all reasons given are opinions, not facts.
Conclusion

A

Summarises personal opinion in a strong concluding statement and leaves the reader with an interesting thought to think about
B

Summarises personal opinion in a concluding statement.
C

Concluding statement is a weak summary of personal opinion.
D

Concluding statement makes no reference to personal opinion.
Organisation

A

Sentences and paragraphs are complete, well written, and varied. Expectation for year level is exceeded to a noticeable level.
B

Sentence and paragraph structure is generally correct and exceeds the expectation for the year level by a slight amount.
C

Sentence and paragraph structure is inconsistent. May contain some fragments and / or run on sentences. Expectation for year level is met.
D

Little or no evidence of sentence or paragraph structure and/or does not meet the expectation for year level. Contains sentence fragments and / or run on sentences.
Spelling and Grammar

A

Contains 0-1 punctuation, spelling, or grammatical errors.
B

May contain 2-3 punctuation, spelling, or grammatical errors, but they do not interfere with meaning.
C

Contains multiple punctuation, spelling, or grammatical errors / meaning may be unclear because of errors.
D

Multiple punctuation, spelling, or grammatical errors interferes with meaning and requires significant editing




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