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Persuasive Essay Persuasive Argument/Analytical Research Paper Rubric Code: T22CCWW By spagnuolo32 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Research Paper
	Extending (N/A)	Proficient (N/A)	Developing (N/A)	Emerging (N/A)
Content	Extending	Proficient --Topic interesting & an appropriate topic for research. --Resources used. --Content related to topic and appropriate for essay.	Developing --Topic too broad or narrow. --Barely any resources used --Content somewhat related to topic and appropriate for essay.	Emerging --Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper. --No resources used. --Content not related to topic and/or not appropriate for essay.
Introduction & Conclusion	Extending	Proficient --Introduction includes an interesting hook. --Introduction includes a strong and clear thesis statement and overview of argument. --Conclusion effectively wraps up the essay by summarizing all of the logical points.	Developing --Introduction includes a hook that does not grab the reader's attention. --Thesis weak/broad. Not an argument. --Conclusion is included but is marginally effective. Lists all of the points.	Emerging --No introduction/ no conclusion. --Introduction or conclusion does not serve intended purpose.
Organization	Extending	Proficient --Clear and appropriate organization. --Each body paragraph has a topic sentence and sufficient supporting detail. --Arguments are supported with facts/statistics.	Developing --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or structure. Broad claims with no facts or statistics.	Emerging --Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion seriously lacking clarity and/or structure. --No evidence of analyses
Grammar and Mechanics	Extending	Proficient --Sentences and word choice demonstrates consistent variety. --Few spelling errors. --Few punctuation or capitalization errors. --Strong vocabulary words are used.	Developing --Little variety in sentence construction or word choice. -More than 5 spelling errors. -- More than 5 punctuation or capitalization errors.	Emerging --No variety in sentence construction or word choice. --More than 7 spelling, punctuation, capitalization errors.