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Persuasive Essay

Student generates a persuasive essay that uses facts / examples to back up their argument. W.3.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.

Rubric Code: TX2WBA8

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

4th grade Persuasive Essay Rubric
	Poor 1 pts	Needs Improvement 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Great 4 pts
Arguments	Poor No reasons are given.	Needs Improvement The student lists 1 reason but does not back up with facts or other support.	Good The student uses 2 facts / reasons/ examples to support their argument, but they are not clear to the reader.	Great The student uses 2 facts / reasons / examples to support their argument, and they are clear to the reader.
Organization Opinion Reason Support Reason Support Personal evidence	Poor No organization	Needs Improvement Some of the six parts of the piece are out of order or missing.	Good The student has the six parts in a logical order.	Great The student has the six parts in a logical order and the supporting evidence is strong.
Introduction	Poor No introduction	Needs Improvement The student did not have a clear introduction.	Good The student had a clear introduction. The student gave his or her position on the topic.	Great The student had a clear and creative introduction.
Conclusion	Poor No conclusion	Needs Improvement The student did not use the main idea to bring their paper to a close.	Good The student gave their opinion of the main idea.	Great The student gave their opinion of the main idea is an interesting way by using a transitional phrase.
Grammar and Spelling & Word Choice	Poor Most words are misspelled, very little correct capitalization, punctuation, & grammar.	Needs Improvement Many spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammatical errors. Ideas are never expressed using strong or precise language.	Good Average amount spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammatical errors. Ideas are sometimes expressed using strong and precise language.	Great Very few spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammatical errors. Ideas are always expressed using strong and precise language.