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Persuasive Essay (Middle School -8) 
Persuasive Essay (Middle School)
Rubric Code: UXC323A
By mrchrisbye
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Incomplete

Not complete.

0 pts

Poor

Area of challenge - needs to be addressed.

5 pts

Fair

Area of growth.

7 pts

Good

Meets expectations - A "B" grade.

9 pts

Above and Beyond

Satisfies "Good" as well as below:

10 pts

Introduction/Conclusion

Incomplete

This area has not been completed sufficiently and cannot be graded.
Poor

The introduction and/or conclusion are not effective in their purpose.
Fair

The introduction attempts to orient the reader, but may be missing topics.

The conclusion attempts to argue, but effectiveness is questionable.
Good

Introduction orients the reader to the subject and mentions the topics.

Conclusion reveals position, reaffirms PRO and argues against CON
Above and Beyond

Introduction presents subject and topic in a natural way to orient the reader

Conclusion reveals position, reaffirms PRO and argues against CON, and arguments are effective, reinforce arguments, and present new info.
Body

Incomplete

This area has not been completed sufficiently and cannot be graded.
Poor

Body paragraphs are not in a persuasive style, and may read more like an informational report.
Fair

Body paragraphs argue, but do not follow the format presented.

EX: Do not have one topic per paragraph.
Good

Each paragraph focuses on one topic.

First paragraph presents and questions CON

Second paragraph mixes PRO/CON

Third paragraph presents PRO.
Above and Beyond

Presents information in a natural way that builds on arguments.
Sentence Openers

Incomplete

This area has not been completed sufficiently and cannot be graded.
Poor

Sentence Openers seem to be used, but they are not labeled.
Fair

Openers are attempted, but are not effective.
Good

Student used most of the sentence openers effectively.

Minimum rule is attempted.

Openers are numbered.
Above and Beyond

Student uses all openers in all paragraphs where possible.

Minimum rule is followed.
Dress-Ups/Decorations

Incomplete

This area has not been completed sufficiently and cannot be graded.
Poor

Dress-ups seem to be used, but are not underlined.
Fair

Dress-ups are attempted, but are not effective.
Good

Student used most of the dress-ups effectively.

Minimum rule is attempted.

Dress-ups are underlined.

Doubles are attempted.

Decorations are used.
Above and Beyond

Student uses all dress-ups in all paragraphs.

Minimum rule is followed.

Doubles are used effectively.

Decorations are in every paragraph.
Secondary Objectives
  Incomplete

0 pts

Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Above and Beyond

5 pts

Topic/Clincher/Hook

Incomplete

This area has not been completed sufficiently and cannot be graded.
Poor

This area is attempted, but not effective.
Fair

1 of the following:

Topic/Clincher rule is followed. in body paragraphs

Piece opens with a dramatic opener.

Piece is closed with an essay clincher.
Good

2 of the following (marked):

Topic/Clincher rule is followed in body paragraphs

Piece opens with a dramatic opener.

Piece is closed with an essay clincher.
Above and Beyond

Topic/Clincher rule is followed. in body paragraphs

Piece opens with a dramatic opener.

Piece is closed with an essay clincher.
Grammar/Formatting rules

Incomplete

This area has not been completed sufficiently and cannot be graded.
Poor

Errors often interfere with reading.
Fair

Errors occasionally interfere with reading.
Good

Errors are few and do not interfere with reading.
Above and Beyond

Errors are almost nonexistent.
Writing Process

Incomplete

More than 2 steps are missing.
Poor

1-2 steps are missing.
Fair

All steps are completed, but not effectively.
Good

All steps are completed and turned in.
Above and Beyond

All steps are used effectively.




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