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Persuasive Writing

Student persuasive essay that uses facts to back up their argument. Grade 3/4 Writing a. Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion. b. Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details. c. Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition). d. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.

Rubric Code: SXA99BX

By Toderash

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Persuasive Writing
	Needs Improvement 1 pts	Satisfactory 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Arguments	Needs Improvement No reasons are given.	Satisfactory The student lists reasons but does not back up with facts or other support.	Good 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.	Excellent The student bases all their arguments on facts that they have researched. The facts are reliable and are used to back up the argument that the student has made.
Organization	Needs Improvement No organization	Satisfactory The student does not have the 5 paragraphs that were part of the directions.	Good The student has the 5 paragraphs.	Excellent The student has used 5 short paragraphs:
Introduction	Needs Improvement No introduction	Satisfactory The student did not have a clear introduction.	Good The student had a clear introduction.<BR> The student gave his or her position on the topic.	Excellent The student had a clear and creative introduction.
Conclusion	Needs Improvement No conclusion	Satisfactory The student did not use the main idea to bring their paper to a close.	Good The student used the main idea to end the paper, but did not restate the ideas and creatively call for action or change.	Excellent The student restated the main ideas of their essay, called for action or change, and brought their paper to a natural close.
Grammar and Spelling & Word Choice	Needs Improvement Most words are misspelled, very little correct capitalization, punctuation, & grammar.	Satisfactory Many spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammatical errors.<BR> <BR> Ideas are never expressed using strong or precise language.	Good Average amount spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammatical errors.<BR> <BR> Ideas are sometimes expressed using strong and precise language.	Excellent Very few spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammatical errors.<BR> <BR> Ideas are always expressed using strong and precise language.