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Persuasive Paper Persuasive Paper Write a persuasive argument using one of the given prompts. The persuasive essay must contain at least 3 fully developed supporting paragraphs. The paper must include proper sources and MLA citations. Rubric Code: HXA6BCC By dspelinski Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Criterion
	Above Standards 4 pts	Meets Standards 3 pts	Approaching Standards 2 pts	Below Standards 1 pts
Introduction & Thesis Statement	Above Standards Includes a well-structured thesis statement. It gives background of the information that will be discussed in the essay.	Meets Standards Includes a thesis statement. It gives some background information that will be discussed in the essay.	Approaching Standards Does not include a thesis statement. There is minimal information about what will be covered in the essay.	Below Standards There is no introduction present. The paper just begins.
Analysis Economic Hardships & Political Injustices	Above Standards Content is comprehensive, accurate. Major points are stated clearly and are well supported with details. Content and purpose of the writing are clear.	Meets Standards Content is somewhat comprehensive. Major points are addressed, and somewhat supported. Content is somewhat clear.	Approaching Standards Content is not comprehensive. Major points are addressed, but not well supported. Content is inconsistent and unclear.	Below Standards Content is incomplete.
Persuasion Needed Social Changes	Above Standards Critical arguments are identifiable. Major points are supported with strong evidence.	Meets Standards Critical arguments are identifiable but questionable. Major points are addressed, but lack evidence/ support.	Approaching Standards Critical arguments are not clear. No evidence/support.	Below Standards Content is incomplete.
Conventions	Above Standards Author follows rules of grammar, so the essay is exceptionally easy to read.	Meets Standards Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content, but the essay is still easy to read.	Approaching Standards Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content and interrupt the flow of the essay.	Below Standards Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content and interrupts the flow of the essay.
Conclusion	Above Standards The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the author's position.	Meets Standards The conclusion is recognizable. The author's position is restated.	Approaching Standards The paper does not end with author's position; therefore the conclusion does not give a solid ending to the essay.	Below Standards There is no conclusion; the paper just ends.