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Persuasive Essay

Write a persuasive argument on whether or not schools should get involved in cyberbullying. The persuasive essay must contain at least 5 fully developed supporting paragraphs .

Rubric Code: GXX8BX3

By Tarabear23

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Criterion
	Good Job! 4 pts	Almost there! 3 pts	Off Track! 2 pts	Missed the Mark! 1 pts	Teacher Score (N/A)
Content & Development Weight: 6<BR> Possible: 24	Good Job! - Content is comprehensive, accurate<BR> - Persuasive appeals are identifiable and accurately used<BR> - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported with good details.<BR> - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.	Almost there! - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.<BR> - Persuasive appeals are identifiable but questionable<BR> - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. <BR> - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.	Off Track! - Content is incomplete.<BR> - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.<BR> -Lack of persuasive appeals	Missed the Mark! - Incomplete	Teacher Score
Organization & Structure Weight: 6<BR> Possible: 24	Good Job! - Quality paragraphs with good transitions between each one.<BR> - Counter-argument present and/or addressed	Almost there! - 5 paragraphs<BR> - Paragraph transitions need some improvement.<BR> -Lack of counterargument	Off Track! - Organization and structure detract from the content.<BR> - Article is disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.<BR> - 4-5 paragraphs<BR> -Lack of counterargument	Missed the Mark! - Incomplete	Teacher Score
Introduction & Conclusion Weight:6<BR> Possible:24	Good Job! -Clearly stated thesis. <BR> -Restated main idea and brought to a close. <BR>	Almost there! -Gave position briefly without introducing topic. <BR> -Restated main idea briefly.	Off Track! -No clear thesis/argument.<BR> -Did not use main idea to bring to a close.	Missed the Mark! -Incomplete	Teacher Score
Sentence Fluency Weight: 3<BR> Possible: 12	Good Job! - No run-ons or fragments<BR> -1 comma splice	Almost there! - 1 Run-on or fragment	Off Track! 2 or more Run-ons, Fragments, or Comma splices	Missed the Mark! -Incomplete	Teacher Score
Grammar & Vocabulary Weight: 2<BR> Possible: 8	Good Job! - Rules of grammar and usage are followed.<BR> - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.<BR> -Strong use of descriptive vocabulary	Almost there! - Essay contains few grammatical errors.<BR> - Vocabulary somewhat limited.	Off Track! - Essay contains numerous grammatical errors.	Missed the Mark! -Incomplete	Teacher Score