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Persuasive Essay

Student persuasive essay that uses facts to back up their argument. TEK-ELA 4.19 Students will write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues. 4.19A Students will write persuasive essays for appropriate audiences that establish a position and use supporting details.

Rubric Code: PABW56

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Persuasive Essay Rubric
	Improvement Needed 1 pts	A Start 2 pts	Satisfactory 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Arguments	Improvement Needed The writer lists reasons but does not back up with facts or other support.	A Start Uses some facts to support the argument, but they are not used the entire time. The facts are disputed and may not be accurate.	Satisfactory Bases all their arguments on facts that they have researched. The facts are reliable and are used to back up the argument that the student has made.	Excellent Bases all their arguments on facts that they have researched. The facts are reliable and are used to back up the argument that the student has made. Also presents strong opinion.
Organization	Improvement Needed The student does not have the 5 paragraphs that were part of the directions.	A Start The student has the 5 paragraphs, but the student did not properly introduce or conclude the argument	Satisfactory The student has used 5short paragraphs and introduced the arguments, provided detailed examples.	Excellent The student has used 5 short paragraphs and introduced the arguments, provided detailed examples, and included a strong relevant conclusion
Introduction Paragraph	Improvement Needed The student did not have the proper parts of the introduction.	A Start The student gave this or her position on the topic, but did not have an attention grabber. The student did not follow directions when writing the introduction paragraph.	Satisfactory The student had the three parts of the introduction including: -attention grabber -position statement -lead up to reasons without giving them away.	Excellent The student had the three parts of the introduction and took a clear position/stance.
Conclusion Paragraph	Improvement Needed The student did not use the main idea to bring their paper to a close.	A Start used the main idea to end the paper, but did not restate the ideas and creatively call for action or change.	Satisfactory restated the main ideas of their essay, called for action or change, and brought their paper to a natural close.	Excellent restated the main ideas of their essay, called for action or change, and brought their paper to a natural close. Successfully grabbed attention of the reader