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Persuasive Essay

What do you think being civilized really means;which character in the movie, "The Jungle Book" best represents your definition, and why?

Rubric Code: T28994

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

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6+1 traits persuasive essay
	Exceptional 10 pts	Very good 9 pts	Average 8 pts	Fair 6 pts	Poor 4 pts
Conventions	Exceptional Exceptionally strong control of writing conventions (e.g., punctuation,spelling, capitalization, grammar,etc.)is evident. Errors are few.	Very good Strong control of writing conventions (e.g., punctuation,spelling, capitalization, grammar,etc.)is evident. Errors are few and minor.	Average A control that may be somewhat limited of writing conventions (e.g.,punctuation, spelling, capitalization, grammar,etc.)is evident. Errors are noticeable.	Fair Little control of standard writing conventions is evident. Frequent, significant errors impede readability.	Poor Numerous errors throughout the paper making it difficult to read. Message tends to get lost.
Organization	Exceptional The organization enhances the central idea and its development. The order and structure move the reader through the text easily.	Very good The organization enhances the central idea and its development. The order and structure are strong and move the reader through the text.	Average An attempt has been made to organize the writing; however the overall structure is inconsistent or skeletal.	Fair The writing lacks a clear organizational structure. The writing is difficult to follow and the reader has to reread portions to see organizational skills.	Poor The writing lacks coherence; organization seems disjointed. The reader remains confused.
Sentence Fluency	Exceptional The writing has an effective flow and rhythm. Structure is strong and varied and makes reading easy and enjoyable.	Very good The writing has an effective flow and rhythm. Structure is fairly strong and varied and makes reading easy and enjoyable	Average The writing flows; however, connections between phrases or sentences are not fluid. Sentence patterns are mechanical.	Fair The writing tends to be either choppy or rambling. Awkward constructions often force the reader to slow down or reread.	Poor The writing is difficult to follow or to read aloud. Sentences tend to be incomplete, rambling, or very awkward.
Word Choice	Exceptional Words convey the message in an exceptionally interesting, and natural way. There is a rich, broad range of words used throughout.	Very good Words convey the message in an interesting and natural way. There is a broad range of words throughout most of the paper.	Average Words effectively convey the intended message. The words used are varied and functional.	Fair Language is quite ordinary, lacking interest, and distracts reader from the meaing of the paper.	Poor Vocabulary is extremely limited. It is filled with misuses of words and the meaning is obscured. Only the general message is conveyed.
Position Statement	Exceptional Writing includes a focused position statement that immediately shows the author's stance in a confident manner.	Very good The writing includes a position statement that allows the reader to know the author's stance on the topic.	Average The writing contains a position statement that is not as clearly defined and leaves the reader with questions on the author's stance.	Fair The writing contains several position statements, leaving the reader confused as to the author's stance on the topic.	Poor The writing has no position statement at all.
Supporting arguments	Exceptional The writing contains two supporting arguments that are clearly defined. focused, and supports the author's position statement.	Very good The writing contains two supporting arguments that are defined, and somewhat supports the author's position statement.	Average The writing contains at least one supporting argument that is defined and focused. It supports the author's position statement.	Fair The writing contains one supporting argument, but it is unclear and does not suppor the author's position.	Poor The writing contains no supporting arguments.

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6+1 Traits persuasive essay

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English

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Writing

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