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Persuasive / Argumentative Essay 
The writer will take a position for or against an issue and writes to convince the reader to believe or do something.
Rubric Code: RA9A23
By cdeluz
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Persuasive/Argumentative Essay
 

6 pts


5 pts


4 pts


3 pts


2 pts


1 pts

Thesis Statement

6

Takes a clear position and supports it consistently with well-chosen facts, details reasons and/or examples.
5

Takes a clear position and supports it with relevant reasons and/or examples throughout much of the essay.
4

Takes a clear position and supports it with some relevant reasons and/or examples; there is some development of the essay.
3

Takes a position but provides uneven support; may lack development in parts or be repetitive OR essay is no more than a well-written beginning.
2

Takes a position, but the essay is underdeveloped.
1

Attempts to take a position (addresses topic), but position is very unclear OR takes a position, but provides minimal or no support; may only paraphrase the prompt.
Hook

6

The writer uses a hook that is relevant, interesting, and it grabs the reader's attention.
5

The writer uses a hook that is interesting and attention grabbing, but it is not very relevant.
4

Null
3

Null
2

Null
1

The writer failed to create a hook to grab the reader's attention.
Organization

6

The organization presents a smooth flow of ideas from beginning to end.
5

The beginning contains the opinion statement. The middle provides clear support. The ending reinforces the opinion.
4

The writing has a clear beginning, middle, and ending--but one of those parts needs to be supported.
3

The writing has a beginning, middle, and ending--but two of those parts are weak.
2

The beginning, middle, and end run together.
1

The organization is unclear and confusing.
Voice

6

The voice is confident, positive, and convincing.
5

The voice is confident and persuasive.
4

The voice is confident, but it needs to be more persuasive.
3

The voice needs to be more confident and persuasive.
2

The voice rambles on and lacks confidence.
1

The voice cannot be heard.
Word Choice

6

Precise words create a clear message to engage and persuade the audience.
5

Precise words create a clear message and fit the purpose.
4

Accurate words create a message, More persuasive words are needed.
3

More precise and accurate words are needed to create a clear message.
2

The words do not create a clear message.
1

Word choice has not been considered.
Sentence Fluency

6

The sentences flow smoothly, and the variety of sentences is enjoyable to read.
5

Variety is seen in both the types of sentences and their beginnings.
4

Varied sentence beginnings are used. Sentence variety would make the essay more interesting to read.
3

Varied sentence beginnings are needed. Sentence variety would make the essay more interesting.
2

Most of the sentences begin the same way. Most sentences are simple. Compound and complex sentences are seldom used.
1

Sentence fluency has not been established. Ideas do not flow smoothly. Essay is difficult read.
Grammar and Mechanics

6

There are no errors in grammar, spelling, capitalization, or punctuation.
5

There are some errors; however, these errors do not distract the reader.
4

There are some errors that distract the reader.
3

Frequent errors make the essay difficult to read.
2

Nearly every sentence in the essay contains an error.
1

Null
Constructed Response Techniques:

D-E-E-R
R.A.P.P.
R.A.C.E.
6

The student expertly uses all steps of D-E-E-R, R.A.P.P. or R.A.C.E. to respond to the constructive prompt.
5

The student correctly uses three of the steps to answer the prompt.
4

The student correctly uses two of the steps to answer the prompt.
3

The student correctly uses one of the steps to answer the prompt.
2

Null
1

The student does not attempt to use any of the steps to answer the prompt.
Citations / MLA (or APA) Format

6

The writer cites evidence from text to support his/her position, and MLA (or APA) in-­text citations contain no errors.
5

The writer cites evidence from text to support his/her position, but MLA (or APA) in-­text
citations contain one error.
4

The writer cites evidence from text to support his/her position, but MLA (or APA) in-­text
citations contain two errors.
3

The writer cites evidence from text to support his/her position, but MLA (or APA) in-­text
citations contain three errors.
2

Citation errors significantly distract from the essay.
1

No citations are included in the essay.



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