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Muliti Paragraph Persuasive Essay Rubric

Three Paragraph Persuasive Essay Rubric

Multi paragraph essay scoring rubric.

Rubric Code: H49BC8

By erikachapman

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Criteria for Essay
	Excellent A 4 pts	Good B 3 pts	Fair C 2 pts	Poor D/F 1 pts
Introduction/Thesis Statement	Excellent A Very well developed introduction & thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest. They contain and/or introduces the background and state the author's opinion.	Good B The introduction & thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. But while they contain and/or introduce the background, they are not very engaging; although, they do cover the author's opinion.	Fair C The introduction & thesis statement introduce the opinion, but they either do not give accurate and complete information, or they lack detail and creativity. May not cover the general background.	Poor D/F The introduction & thesis statement do not introduce the opinion.
Body Paragraph Topic Sentences & Supporting Details	Excellent A The paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the opinion. Details in the essay are adequate, clear and specific, and there are enough two strong reasons with two clear examples to help the reader see and understand the opinion.Concrete examples are used effectively.	Good B The paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to opinion. Details are clear and specific, but there are not enough of them to allow the reader to be convinced.	Fair C The paragraph does not contain a topic sentence that relates to the opinion being described. There are details, but they are not very clear or specific, or there are not enough of them to allow the reader to be convinced.	Poor D/F There is no apparent topic sentence.Details are either wrong or lacking. They do not seem to relate to the opinion.
Conclusion	Excellent A The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay. It makes a point about the opinion that is creative and interesting.	Good B The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay, but it does not make a very interesting point about the opinion.	Fair C The concluding paragraph relates a conclusion to the opinion, but it does little to unify the essay around the opinion.	Poor D/F There is no apparent conclusion or point made about the opinion.
Organization/Structure	Excellent A Logical progression of details with a clear structure that enhances the essay and provides clear examples. The transitions are appropriate and used very effectively to support the thesis.	Good B Logical progression of details. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the essay. All examples are covered in logical order.	Fair C Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing. Some examples may be missing or not in logical order.	Poor D/F No discernible organization. Transitions are not present. Cannot discern a logical explanation to the opinion.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and word choice.	Excellent A Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay. Vivid sense language is used to create clear images.	Good B Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate for the explanation of the opinion.	Fair C Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, does not clearly explain the opinion.	Poor D/F Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. The word choice is inadequate and the opinion is not explained.
Mechanics	Excellent A No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.	Good B A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.	Fair C A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned.	Poor D/F Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.

Keywords:

Explanatory Paragraph, rubric, writing components

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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