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Persuasive Essay Persuasive Essay Persuasive Essay Rubric Code: HX535WA By mmayefsk Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Persuasive Essay
	Level 4 (N/A)	Level 3 (N/A)	Level 2 (N/A)	Level 1 (N/A)
Persuasiveness	Level 4 Thesis is stated clearly and is persuasive. Argument is sound and supported by valid evidence in the three supporting paragraphs.	Level 3 Thesis is somewhat clear and persuasive. Argument and evidence is present. Three supporting paragraphs contain some support	Level 2 Thesis is weak and unclear. Argument and evidence do not connect to thesis. Three supporting paragraphs rarely support thesis.	Level 1 No thesis is stated. Argument and evidence do not connect or support one point. Supporting paragraphs are disconnected.
Fluency	Level 4 Writing is logical and fluid. All four fluency elements are covered	Level 3 Writing is easy to read. Three fluency elements are covered	Level 2 Writing has run-ons or choppy sentences. Two fluency elements are covered	Level 1 Writing is difficult to follow One fluency element is covered
Organization	Level 4 Essay is clearly organized with 5 distinct paragraphs. Transitions between paragraphs are clear and effective	Level 3 Essay is organized. Paragraphing is clear. Transitions between paragraphs are somewhat clear	Level 2 Essay has some order and needs revision. Attempts to use paragraphs. Transitions between paragraphs are unclear	Level 1 Essay has very little order with no clear paragraph use. Transitions are not evident
Vocabulary and Voice	Level 4 Uses many vocabulary words. Uses unique voice for subject. Word choice is strong with many creative verbs and adjectives	Level 3 Uses some vocabulary words. Uses own voice. Word choice is evident with some creative verbs and adjectives	Level 2 Uses few vocabulary words. Voice does not stand out. Word choice is weak with few creative verbs and adjectives.	Level 1 Has simple language. Many spelling errors. Voice is weak. Word choice is unclear with no creative verbs or adjectives.
Punctuation and Grammar	Level 4 Few grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling errors	Level 3 Some grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling errors Paper needs little editing	Level 2 Multiple grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling errors Paper needs some editing	Level 1 Excessive grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling errors Paper needs much editing