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Persuasive Essay Persuasive Essay Write a persuasive essay using the prompt selected by the teacher. The persuasive essay must contain at least 2 fully developed supporting paragraphs. Citations (Any research completed online) Rubric Code: PX8755A By kosha5 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Criterion
	Excellent 10 pts	Good 8 pts	Fair 6 pts	Poor 4 pts
Persuasive Element	Excellent All Persuasive techniques are included. Specific details point to great support. Position is clearly stated and consistently maintained.	Good Many persuasive techniques are included. Position is stated but not maintained consistently throughout the essay.	Fair Some persuasive techniques are included. Position is stated but not supported throughout essay. May use "I think" statements.	Poor Statement of position cannot be determined. Paper reads like an informational essay. May use "I think" statements.
Content & Development	Excellent Content is comprehensive, accurate. Major points are stated clearly and are well supported with good details. Content and purpose of the writing are clear.	Good Content is somewhat comprehensive and/or persuasive. Major points are addressed, and somewhat supported. Content is somewhat clear.	Fair Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. Major points are addressed, but not well supported. Content is inconsistent and unclear.	Poor Content is incomplete. Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. Lack of persuasive appeals.
Conclusion	Excellent The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the author's position.	Good The conclusion is recognizable. The author's position is restated.	Fair The paper does not end with author's position; therefore the conclusion does not give a solid ending to the essay.	Poor There is no conclusion; the paper just ends.
Conventions	Excellent Author follows rules of grammar, so the essay is exceptionally easy to read.	Good Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content, but the essay is still easy to read.	Fair Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content and interrupt the flow of the essay.	Poor Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content and interrupts the flow of the essay.
Outline	Excellent Outline is correct and has no errors	Good Outline is correct with a few errors	Fair Outline is incorrect	Poor Outline is missing