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Persuasive Essay Rubric Persuasive Essay Rubric Persuasive essay with a counter-argument Rubric Code: J8266W By mmagwood Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Persuasive Essay
	Inadequate 4 pts	Competent 7 pts	Exemplary 10 pts
Introduction	Inadequate No attention getter, Background information is incomplete or confusing. Thesis statement cannot be determined or is unclear.	Competent Moderately catchy introductory statements. Thesis is present, but slightly unclear, lacking some clarity, lacking strength.	Exemplary Catchy opening phrase, pulls the reader in. Introduces topic and background information. States thesis clearly. Effective title.
Body	Inadequate Thesis is supported by limited evidence. Few if any examples, examples, off-topic, words poorly chosen. Lack of any persuasive techniques.	Competent Evidence clearly supports the thesis, but there is not enough evidence. Few details, abstract examples, slightly off-topic. Word appropriate.	Exemplary Evidence clearly supports the thesis. Details are specific, concrete, and relevant. Many persuasive techniques are evident. word appropriate.
Counter Argument	Inadequate Counter argument is incomplete. You stated a possible argument against your thesis but either did not supply a rebuttal, or the rebuttal was incomplete.	Competent Counter argument needs work. You stated a possible argument against your thesis but your rebuttal did not convince the reader.	Exemplary Counter argument is complete. You stated a possible argument against your thesis and had a strong rebuttal.
Organization	Inadequate Out-of-order thought progression.	Competent Moderate transition, some missing topic sentences, poor fluency.	Exemplary Transitional words, phrases, topic sentence per paragraph, fluency.
Conclusion	Inadequate Does not restate thesis, only copies the opening thesis statement or an attempt was made to conclude, but it is incomplete or does not relate to the topic.	Competent Conclusion is complete, relates to the topic, but is simple.	Exemplary Conclusion is strong as it links to your opener. summarizes your main points, and ends with a twist, or wrap up statement, that causes the reader to agree.
Grammar and Mechanics	Inadequate Many grammar errors, basic sentences, poor spelling.	Competent Average sentences. Obvious grammar errors, several spelling mistakes.	Exemplary There are very few grammar or spelling errors. They do not distract from the final product. Sentences are varied and strong.