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Writing to Make a Real World Difference

Students will write a persuasive essay in which they state their position on an issue, and persuade readers to consider viewing the issues related to that issue from their perspective. They will include two reasons to support their position, and support them well with details or examples.

Rubric Code: LA4352

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Subject: Education

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Making a Real World Difference
	I am convinced! 4 pts	I see your point! 3 pts	You may be right 2 pts	I'm not convinced 1 pts
Opening	I am convinced! You clearly stated the issue you wanted to address by using a strong and interesing word or phrase to focus the reader.	I see your point! You stated the issue you wanted to address by using an interesting word or phrase to focus the reader.	You may be right You stated the issue you wanted to address by using an ordinary word or phrase.	I'm not convinced You did not state the rule you wanted to address.
Reasons/Arguments	I am convinced! You have 2 (two)convincing reasons with excellent & clear examples that explain why we should take your side of the issue.<BR> You stayed on topic for your entire essay.	I see your point! You have 2 (two) reasons and give examples that give good reasoning to why we should take your side of the issue. Mostly on topic.	You may be right You have 1-2 reasons but DO NOT really give effective examples as to why we should take your side of the issue. <BR> At times may be off topic.	I'm not convinced Your reasons are not convincing. You did not give reasons with examples as to why we should take your side of the issue. <BR> Your essay is not clear because you did not stay on topic.
Heading/Paragraphing/closure	I am convinced! You wrote 4 paragraphs and followed the outline of creating an introduction, body and closing paragraph. Your essay is clear and makes sense.	I see your point! You wrote 4 paragraphs, but you may not have followed the introduction, body and closing paragraph outline. However, your essay is clear and makes sense.	You may be right You need to make some changes to your paragraphs. You need to follow the introduction/body/ closing paragraph outline. Your essay may be incomplete.	I'm not convinced You did not follow the outline for writing the essay. You did not separate your essay into introduction/body/closing paragraphs.
Writing Mechanics	I am convinced! You did not make any spelling or grammar mistakes. Your essay was perfectly neat and legible.	I see your point! You have 1-3 spelling and/or grammar mistakes. Your essay was neat and legible. While there may have been an error or two, your errors did not affect the reader's ability to read your work.	You may be right You have 4-6 spelling and grammar mistakes. Your presentation was not as neat and legible as it could have been. Some mistakes made your essay difficult to read.	I'm not convinced It is difficult to read your writing. There is no evidence of editing. You did not take time to make sure your work was neat, legible and presentable.
Word Choice/Voice	I am convinced! You used verbs and adjectives that make sense in your writing. You used a thesaurus to help you find more interesting words. I can tell that you desperately want readers to take your side of your issue!	I see your point! You used verbs and adjectives in your writing. The words you chose make sense. I can tell you want readers to take your side of your issue.	You may be right You tried to use verbs and adjectives, but they don't make sense. You didn't include enough descriptive words. Your essay may sound boring and not convincing enough. It sounds like you're not sure you want readers to take your side of the issue.	I'm not convinced You used plain and boring words in your letter. The words are not interesting. I can't tell that you want readers to take your side of the issue.

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