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Lyddie Argumentative Essay 
Open Topic Persuasive Letter (Long)
Rubric Code: L385W4
By steve7699
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Letter (Long)
  Poor

0 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Introduction

Topic must be present in last sentence. Hook your reader.
Poor

No introduction paragraph present. First paragraph is reasoning, not an introduction.
Fair

Intro present, but ineffective. Argument not present in this paragraph.
Good

Topic is present and easy to understand. Attempt made to hook reader. Effective intro; could be stronger.
Excellent

Excellent intro. Position clearly & effectively written. Hooks reader.
Reasons and Support-mid paragraphs

Each middle paragraph (3) has topic sentence, reasoning, 2-3 pieces of cited evidence, explanation how that evidence supports topic sentence.
Poor

Middle paragraphs are incomplete and/or missing. Reasoning is poor or missing. No evidence is present.
Fair

Reasoning inconsistent across mid paragraphs. Limited evidence and/or support present, not cited consistently.
Good

Solid job overall. Reasoning and evidence complete. Explanation of evidence may need improvement.
Excellent

Middle paragraphs all well done! Solid reasoning, strong cited evidence, complete explanation for each paragraph.
Opponent's Viewpoint

Opposing side's view is mentioned. The reason is countered with logic and explanation.
Poor

Opponent's Viewpoint not mentioned.
Fair

Opp VP present, but not effective; OR no counter present.
Good

Opp VP given. Solid attempt to counter is given. Could be stronger (more evidence, explanation, etc)
Excellent

Opp VP & counter well done! Solid reasoning and evidence used throughout.
Conclusion

Should re-state argument/topic and reasons. Should wrap up effectively.
Poor

Concluding paragraph not present.
Fair

Conclusion not effective. Weak "wrap up" and/or not all paragraph topics re-stated.
Good

Solid conclusion. Topics restated. Wrap up could have been stronger.
Excellent

Strong conclusion. All topics restated & paper ends effectively.
Sentence Structure & Fluency

Sentences should be complete, mixing short and long. No run-ons or fragments should be present.
Poor

Seemingly constant run-ons & fragments throughout paper.
Fair

Many run-ons/fragments. Rhythm of paper is impacted.
Good

Sentence structure is solid. Some run-on/fragments are present.
Excellent

Sentence S/F is correct & effectively done throughout essay.
Conventions

Spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word usage, etc errors should not be present.
Poor

Poorly done. Disrupts reading of letter. Large number of errors.
Fair

Needs improvement. Too many errors that could/should have been noticed and fixed.
Good

Well done. Very few mistakes; smooth reading.
Excellent

Few/no convention errors. Great job!




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