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Persuasive Essay

Rubric Code: J273W6

By debradoak

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

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	Exceeds Expectations 5 pts	Meets expectations 4 pts	Meets some expectations 3 pts	Meets few expectations 2 pts	Doesn't meet expectations 1 pts
Organization	Exceeds Expectations because	Meets expectations The essay contains a logically developed introduction, body, and conclusion Paragraphs have smooth, effective and varied transitions.	Meets some expectations because	Meets few expectations The essay contains an introduction, body, and conclusion. Paragraphs lack effective transitions	Doesn't meet expectations because
Content	Exceeds Expectations because	Meets expectations The essay effectively argues a position on a specific controversial topic and contains effective, detailed, and relevant pro arguments. Con position is acknowledged.	Meets some expectations because	Meets few expectations The essay attempts to argue a position on a specific topic and contains some vague pro and con arguments.	Doesn't meet expectations because
Thesis Statement	Exceeds Expectations because	Meets expectations The essay provides a meaningful and thoughtful thesis, which states the writer’s opinion and position on the topic to be discussed.	Meets some expectations because	Meets few expectations The essay provides an unclear thesis, which states the writer’s opinion or position on the topic to be discussed.	Doesn't meet expectations because
Support	Exceeds Expectations because	Meets expectations The body paragraphs logically and effectively support the thesis and main arguments with specific and convincing details and examples.	Meets some expectations because	Meets few expectations The body paragraphs may support the thesis and main arguments with limited, if any, details and/or examples.	Doesn't meet expectations because
MLA and Sources	Exceeds Expectations because	Meets expectations The paper uses in-text citations and a minimum of five sources are used and each is detailed in the Works Cited list. The quality of source & referencing is good.	Meets some expectations because	Meets few expectations The paper uses some in-text citation. 3 Sources have been used and each is detailed in the Works Cited list. The quality of sources and referencing is satisfactory.	Doesn't meet expectations because
Quality of English	Exceeds Expectations because	Meets expectations The essay contains a variety of sentence types and uses precise, appropriate language. The essay contains few errors in the conventions of the English Language.	Meets some expectations because	Meets few expectations The essay contains few types of sentences, and uses basic, predictable language. The essay contains numerous errors in the conventions of the English language. (Errors may interfere with the reader’s understanding of the paper.)	Doesn't meet expectations because

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