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Persuasive Letter/Civil Disobedience Rubric 
Rubric Code: L6A6X9
By aspensonj
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Civil Disobedience/Persuasion Essay
  5

100 pts

3

80 pts

1

60 pts

Ideas/Content

5

Includes a detailed discussion of the issue, including pertinent background information regarding civil disobedience and its applicability to this scenario.

Body paragraph(s) provide a clear, well-developed plan of action. Persuasive techniques are used to encourage participation.
3

Civil disobedience is covered, but the explanation is lacking detail.

The plan of action is apparent, but also needs to be developed further.

Basically, the overall proposal is on the right track, but it needs to be fleshed out with more detail.
1

This piece demonstrates a fundamental lack of understanding regarding civil disobedience and persuasive techniques. The proposal is either missing or simply stated rather than presented and explained.
Organization

5

Structure provides a clear train of thought for the reader to follow. Essay follows the intro-body-conclusion format, with each section easily identifiable. Transitions guide the reader through the piece, and the conclusion provides a sense of finality.
3

The writer may have taken a few detours, but overall the message is clear and relatively easy to follow. There is a distinct intro-body-conclusion, although one or more of these sections may be underdeveloped.
1

There is no discernable structure to this piece. The reader is taken on a rambling journey with no clear beginning, middle, or end.
Style

5

Word choice is appropriate and engaging for target audience. Sentences are fluid and provide no stumbling blocks for the reader.
3

Some awkward/choppy sentences or issues with word choice, but the piece is still generally easy to follow.
1

Essay is confusing and the meaning is almost impossible to ascertain.
Format/Conventions/Mechanics

5

Letter format (block business letter) is followed correctly. Grammatical errors are few (if any) and do not detract from the overall message of the piece.
3

Some errors in format, grammar, spelling, etc. provide distractions, but the piece is still relatively easy to understand.
1

Errors are so distracting that it is difficult for the reader to pay attention to the message.




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