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Persuasive Paragraph

Write a persuasive argument using one of the given prompts. The persuasive essay must contain at least 3 fully developed supporting paragraphs.

Rubric Code: TXWW564

By marymansfield

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Criterion
	Excellent- 4 (N/A)	Good- 3 (N/A)	Fair - 2 (N/A)	Poor 1 (N/A)
Topic Sentence	Excellent- 4 The topic sentence names the topic of the paragraph and gives an idea of what will be discussed.	Good- 3 The topic sentence names the topic of the paragraph. It does not give an idea of what will be discussed.	Fair - 2 The topic sentence gives an idea of what will be discussed but does not name the topic.<BR> <BR> It needs a significant amount of work.	Poor 1 The topic sentence does not name the topic and does not preview what will be discussed. <BR> <BR> The topic sentence is weak/or not easy to identify.
Content & Development	Excellent- 4 Content is carefully planned out and effective. Major points are stated clearly and are well supported with good details. Content and purpose of the writing are clear.<BR> <BR> 7-10 supporting details.	Good- 3 Content is somewhat planned out and slightly effective. Major points are addressed, and kind of supported. Content is somewhat clear.<BR> <BR> 5-6 supporting details.	Fair - 2 Content is not planned out and /or effective. Major points are addressed, but not well supported. Content is inconsistent and unclear.<BR> <BR> Less than 5 details.	Poor 1 Content is incomplete. Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. Lack of persuasive appeals.
Concluding sentence	Excellent- 4 The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the author's position.	Good- 3 The conclusion is recognizable. The author's position is restated.	Fair - 2 The paper does not end with author's position; therefore the conclusion does not give a solid ending to the essay.	Poor 1 There is no conclusion; the paper just ends.
Conventions	Excellent- 4 Author follows rules of grammar, so the paragraph is exceptionally easy to read.	Good- 3 Author makes 2-3 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content, but the paragraph is still easy to read.	Fair - 2 Author makes 4-5 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content and interrupt the flow of the paragraph.	Poor 1 Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content and interrupts the flow of the paragraph.