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Persuasive Paragraph Persuasive Paragraph Write a persuasive argument using one of the given prompts. The persuasive argument must contain at least 2 fully developed supporting paragraphs. Rubric Code: R24C33A By Shaverkate Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Criterion
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Topic Sentence	Excellent The topic sentence names the topic of the paragraph and gives an idea of what will be discussed. Solid Counter-claim.	Good The topic sentence names the topic of the paragraph. It does not give an idea of what will be discussed. Good Counterclaim	Fair The topic sentence gives an idea of what will be discussed but does not name the topic. Week Counter-claim	Poor The topic sentence does not name the topic and does not preview what will be discussed. The topic sentence is weak/or not easy to identify. no counter-claim
Content & Development	Excellent Content is carefully planned out and effective. Major points are stated clearly and are well supported with good details. Content and purpose of the writing are clear. Excellent details	Good Content is somewhat planned out and slightly effective. Major points are addressed, and kind of supported. Content is somewhat clear. Good supporting details	Fair Content is not planned out and /or effective. Major points are addressed, but not well supported. Content is inconsistent and unclear. Minimal supporting details	Poor Content is incomplete. Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. Lack of persuasive appeals. No supporting details.
Concluding sentence	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 paragraph is exceptionally easy to read.	Good Author makes 2-3 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content, but the paragraph is still easy to read.	Fair Author makes 4-5 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content and interrupt the flow of the paragraph.	Poor Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content and interrupts the flow of the paragraph.