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Persuasive Essay Rubric

Copy of Persuasive Essay Rubric

I will use this rubric to score and grade the completed persuasive writing essays for the "Pick Me" Prompt.

Rubric Code: U88263

By johnson_valerie

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Persuasive Essay
	Exemplary (N/A)	Proficient (N/A)	Below Proficient (N/A)	(N/A)
Introduction	Exemplary Catchy opening phrase, pulls the reader in. States thesis clearly.	Proficient Moderately catchy introductory statements. Thesis in present, but slightly unclear, lacking some clarity, lacking strength.	Below Proficient No attention getter, incomplete statement, no statement.	N/A
Body	Exemplary Details are specific, concrete, relevant examples. Multitude of examples, sufficient information, word appropriate.	Proficient Few details, abstract examples, slightly off-topic. Word appropriate.	Below Proficient No details, no examples, off-topic, words poorly chosen. Repetitive	N/A
Conclusion	Exemplary Restates thesis, strong final sentence with clear message. Wraps it up well.	Proficient Restates thesis, message not clearly defined.	Below Proficient Does not restate thesis, only copies the opening thesis statement.	N/A
Organization	Exemplary Transitional words, phrases, topic sentence per paragraph, stays on topic and body follows the thesis statement.	Proficient Moderate transition, some missing topic sentences. Gets off topic somewhat.	Below Proficient Out-of-order thought progression.	N/A
Fluency	Exemplary Read through is easy and word choice excellent.	Proficient Fluency can be choppy at time, but is easy to read. Word choice can be boring at times.	Below Proficient No unity, reading is difficult. Word choice boring throughout.	N/A
Additional Comments:	Exemplary	Proficient	Below Proficient	N/A