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6 Trait Persuasive Writing Gr8 Gr8 Narrative Rubric Code: S9A932 By lafaam Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Persuasive Writing
	Advanced 10 pts	Proficient 9 pts	Developing 7 pts	Beginning 5 pts
Ideas	Advanced Position very well defended (balance of ethos, pathos, and logos) and compels the reader to act. Uses citations and examples from multiple sources.	Proficient Has a clear position statement. Persuasive reasons support the writer's position. Uses a mix of ethos, pathos, and logos. Uses various sources.	Developing Position statement is clear, and most of the reasons support the writer's position in a varied way. Uses some outside sources.	Beginning The position statement may not be clear. More persuasive reasons are needed. Did not use outside sources.
Voice	Advanced Confident, positive, and convincing.	Proficient Confident and persuasive.	Developing Confident, but may not be persuasive enough.	Beginning Needs to be be confident and persuasive.
Word Choice	Advanced Choice of words make a powerful case. Uses a blend of quotations, paraphrasing, and own reflections.	Proficient The word choice helps to persuade the reader.	Developing Some changes would make the word choice more persuasive.	Beginning More precise and persuasive words are needed.
Sentence Fluency	Advanced Sentences spark the reader's interest int he essay. Smooth transitions between quotes, tags, and analysis.	Proficient Variety is seen in both the types of sentences and their beginnings.	Developing Varied sentence beginnings are used. Sentence variety would make the essay more interesting to read.	Beginning Varied sentence beginnings are needed. Sentence variety would make the paper more interesting.
Organization	Advanced All parts work well together to build a thoughtful, convincing argument. Transition statements fluidly connect ideas. Includes intro, body, counterargument, rebuttal, and conclusion.	Proficient Opening contains a position statement. Middle provides clear support. Counter argument and rebuttal included. Ending reinforces the position.	Developing Opening contains a position statement. Middle provides support. Ending needs work. May be missing counter or rebuttal.	Beginning Beginning has an opinion statement. Middle and ending need work.
Conventions	Advanced Writing is error free in standard writing format. All sources properly cited in MLA format.	Proficient Few grammar or punctuation errors - they do not distract the reader.	Developing Grammar and punctuation errors seen in a few sentences. May distract the reader int hose areas.	Beginning There are a number of errors that may confuse the reader.