iRubric: Persuasive Writing rubric

- The introduction is engaging and clearly states the opinion of the writer's argument.

- The conclusion strongly states a personal opinion ties in discussed arguments throughout and may present a clever
ending.
- Writing is clear and coherent and ideas are well organised throughout.

- Four or more quality paragraphs with good transitions between each one.

- The introduction includes an opinion and an attempt at persuading the reader.

The conclusion states a personal opinion and summarises persuasive reasons stated throughout.

- Information is presented in a logical order but does not always maintain the interest of the reader.

- The introduction is very brief or missing.

- ideas and argument are disjointed and not clear.

- The conclusion is weak and simply restates a reason already stated initially.

- Persuasive writing has accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation. Very few mistakes exist.

- Persuasive writing has good spelling, grammar and punctuation throughout. Several grammatical errors exist which does interfere with the flow of the writing at times.

- Vocabulary somewhat limited.

- Persuasive writing has many spelling, grammar and punctuation errors. The writing is very disjointed and difficult to understand.