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Persuasive Essay 
Persuasive Essay
This rubric will be designed for upper elementary students who are just learning about persuasive essays. They have written many essays already throughout the year, so the basic structure of the paper should be familiar.
Rubric Code: MXB999W
By suejf65
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Subject: English  
Type: Homework  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Essay
  Poor

1 pts

Satisfactory

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Attention Graber

Poor

The introductory paragraph is not interesting AND is not relevant to the topic.
Satisfactory

The author has an interesting introductory paragraph but the connection to the topic is not clear.
Good

The introductory paragraph has a hook or attention grabber, but it is weak, rambling or inappropriate for the audience.
Excellent

The introductory paragraph has a strong hook or attention grabber that is appropriate for the audience. This could be a strong statement, a relevant quotation, statistic, or question addressed to the reader.
Position Statement

Poor

There is no position statement.
Satisfactory

A position statement is present, but does not make the author's position clear.
Good

The position statement provides a clear statement of the author's position on the topic.
Excellent

The position statement provides a clear, strong statement of the author's position on the topic.
Support for Position

Poor

Includes 1 or fewer pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences).
Satisfactory

Includes 2 pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement.
Good

Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement.
Excellent

Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement. The writer anticipates the reader's concerns, biases or arguments and has provided at least 1 counter-argument.
Evidence and Examples

Poor

Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained.
Satisfactory

At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author's position.
Good

Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.
Excellent

All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.
Sequencing

Poor

Many of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem very confusing.
Satisfactory

A few of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem a little confusing.
Good

Arguments and support are provided in a fairly logical order that makes it reasonably easy to follow the author's train of thought.
Excellent

Arguments and support are provided in a logical order that makes it easy and interesting to follow the author's train of thought.
Closing Paragraph

Poor

There is no conclusion - the paper just ends.
Satisfactory

The author's position is restated within the closing paragraph, but not near the beginning.
Good

The conclusion is recognizable. The author's position is restated within the first two sentences of the closing paragraph.
Excellent

The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer's position. Effective restatement of the position statement begins the closing paragraph.
Grammar and Spelling

Poor

Author makes more than 15 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Satisfactory

Author makes 10-15 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Good

Author makes 5-10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Excellent

Author makes little or no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.




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