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Persuassive Essay: Final 
Persuassive Essay
Student persuassive essay that uses facts to back up their argument.
Rubric Code: SXC828A
By amandanicole
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Essay Rubric
What qualities and/or behaviors make a leader (ex. pastor, ceo, principal, etc.) a good and effective leader?
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Arguments

Poor

The student lists reasons but does not back up/fully explain using facts or other support.
Fair

The student uses some facts/examples to support the argument but they are not used the entire time. The facts are disputed.
Good

The student bases all their arguments on facts/examples that fully explain why they support their thesis. The facts are reliable and are used to back up the argument that the student has made.
Excellent

The student bases all their arguments on facts/examples that fully explain why they support their thesis. The facts are reliable and are used in a logical order to back up the argument that the student has made.
Format

Introduction, Body, Conclusion
Poor

The student does not have the 5 paragraphs that were part of the directions.
Fair

The student has the 5 paragraphs but the paragraphs are not sufficient and do not follow the directions given. The thesis is not strong and/or is not restated in the conclusion.
Good

The student has used the correct format and has included all five paragraphs that are part of the persuasive essay.
Excellent

The student has used the correct format of the five paragraph essay. They provided and strong hook, the body follows the order of the thesis, and all
Grammar and Spelling

Conventions of Grammar
Poor

More than 5 spelling or grammar errors.
Fair

One to three grammar or spelling errors.
Good

Zero spelling or grammar errors, including subject/verb agreement.
Excellent

Zero spelling or grammar errors, including subject/verb agreement and few monotonous sentences. They remember to use vivid/exact words.
Following Directions

Poor

The student did not follow directions given by the teacher. The paper lacks main concepts that were to be included.
Fair

The student followed directions but the essay is missing parts that must be included.
Good

The student's paper follows most of the directions. This includes double spaced, 12 pt font, times font, and name and heading on the paper in MLA format.
Excellent

The student's paper follows all directions. This includes double spaced, 12 pt font, times font, and name and heading on the paper in MLA format.
Vocabulary

Poor

Student did not follow vocabulary directions. Vocabulary use is missing and/or vocabulary is not used correctly more that 4 times in the essay.
Fair

Student has not used all the words correctly. Essay sentences are choppy and do not all flow from one idea to the next.
Good

Student use of vocabulary is correct, although it may not be incorporated concisely and logically into the essay.
Excellent

Student properly incorporates all vocabulary words into essay and shows meaning.
Student Self-Assessment

Explain how you would grade yourself and explain why this is the grade you deserve.
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Fair
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Excellent



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