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Rubric for Persuasive Writing AP

General rubric to allow students freedom in topic choice.

Rubric Code: RXAXAB9

By JFReyes13

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Paragraph Writing - Descriptive
	Excellent 20 pts	Good 15 pts	Fair 13 pts	Needs attention 10 pts
Thesis Statement	Excellent The thesis statement is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the main idea of the paragraph content.	Good The thesis statement gives some clarity of the overall main idea of the sentences present.	Fair The thesis statement gives little evidence of a main idea connecting to the other sentences.	Needs attention There is no thesis statement presented in the paragraph.
Supporting Details	Excellent Thesis is supported by more than three clear, appropriate supporting detail paragraphs.	Good Thesis is supported by three clear, appropriate supporting detail paragraphs.	Fair Thesis is supported by more than one or two clear and appropriate supporting detail paragraphs.	Needs attention There is a slight attempt at supporting details.
Persuasion/Reasoning	Excellent All supporting details include persuasive language that explains the reasoning behind the position in the thesis statement.	Good Two of the supporting details include persuasive language that explains the reasoning behind the position in the thesis statement.	Fair One of the supporting details include persuasive language that explains the reasoning behind the position in the thesis statement.	Needs attention None of the supporting details include persuasive language that explains the reasoning behind the position in the thesis statement.
Conclusion/Clincher	Excellent The conclusion is the last paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats the sentiment of the thesis.	Good The conclusion is the last the paragraph. It is a somewhat clear statement that repeats part of the main idea from the thesis statement.	Fair The conclusion is paragraph. It is not a clear statement and does not repeat the idea of the topic sentence.	Needs attention There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Conventions	Excellent Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.	Good Writing contains one or two consistent grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly.	Fair Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Numerous simple spelling errors.	Needs attention Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the paragraph.