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Persuasive Essay Culture of Fear a Persuasive Essay Student states opinion on a topic and uses examples and facts to persuade others to agree with their opinion. Rubric Code: RX936AX By jbaumann Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Persuasive Essay Rubric
	Does not meet 10 pts	Partially Meets 15 pts	Meets 20 pts	Exceeds 25 pts
Arguments	Does not meet The student lists reasons but does not back up with facts or other support.	Partially Meets The student uses some facts to support the argument, but they are not used the entire time. The facts are disputed and may not be accurate.	Meets The facts are reliable and are used to back up the argument that the student has made.	Exceeds The facts are reliable and are used to back up the argument that the student has made. Also presents strong persuasive opinion.
Organization and Grammar Convention	Does not meet The student does not have any paragraphs. Many misspellings and grammar errors.	Partially Meets The student has a few paragraphs, but the student did not properly introduce or conclude the argument Several misspellings and grammar errors.	Meets The student has used many short paragraphs and introduced the arguments, provided detailed examples. Some misspellings and grammar errors, but reader able to understand.	Exceeds The student has used many adequate paragraphs and introduced the arguments, provided detailed examples, and included a strong relevant conclusion. One or two misspellings and grammar errors.
Introduction Paragraph	Does not meet The student did not have an introduction.	Partially Meets 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.	Meets The student had the three parts of the introduction including: -attention grabber -position statement -lead up to reasons without giving them away.	Exceeds The student had the three parts of the introduction including: -attention grabber -position statement -lead up to reasons without giving them away. Clear persuasive position/claim
Conclusion Paragraph	Does not meet The student did not use the main idea to bring their paper to a close.	Partially Meets Student used the main idea to end the paper, but did not restate the ideas and creatively persuade the reader.	Meets Student restated the main ideas of their essay, called for action or change, and brought their paper to a natural persuasive close.	Exceeds Student rephrased/restated the main ideas of their essay, called for action or change, and persuasively brought their paper to a natural close. Successfully grabbed attention of the reader