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Persuasive Speech 
Persuasive Paper
Rubric Code: VC7672
By shalbrook
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Advanced

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Minmal

1 pts

Introduction

(x2)
Advanced

Includes a clever attention getter, background on topic, and a thesis statement. Reader gets a thorough understanding of what will be discussed in speech.
Proficient

Includes all the basic elements. Reader gets a basic understanding of what will be discussed in speech.
Basic

Missing an element of an introduction. Reader somewhat understands what will be discussed in the speech.
Minmal

Missing more than one element of an introduction. Reader has a difficult time understanding what will be discussed in the speech.
Thesis Statement

(x3)
Advanced

Has a well-developed thesis statement that names the topic of the speech and outlines the main points to be discussed.
Proficient

Has a basic thesis statement that names the topic of the essay. It does somewhat outlines the main points of the speech.
Basic

Has somewhat of a the thesis statement that outlines some of the main points to be discussed.
Minmal

Does not have a thesis, or the thesis is weak/or not easy to identify.
Content & Development

(x3)
Advanced

Content is comprehensive, accurate. Major points are stated clearly and are well supported with good details. Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Proficient

Content is somewhat comprehensive and/or persuasive. Major points are addressed, and somewhat supported. Content is somewhat clear.
Basic

Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. Major points are addressed, but not well supported. Content is inconsistent and unclear.
Minmal

Content is incomplete. Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. Lack of persuasive appeals.
Conclusion

(x2)
Advanced

The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the author's position.
Proficient

The conclusion is recognizable. The author's position is restated.
Basic

The paper does not end with author's position; therefore the conclusion does not give a solid ending to the essay.
Minmal

There is no conclusion; the paper just ends.
Conventions

(x1)
Advanced

Author follows rules of grammar, so the essay is exceptionally easy to read. Author makes 1-2 minor errors.
Proficient

Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content, but the essay is still easy to read.
Basic

Author makes 5-8 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content and interrupt the flow of the essay.
Minmal

Author makes more than 8 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content and interrupts the flow of the essay.
Works Cited Page

(x1)
Advanced

Formatted correctly.
Proficient

1-2 errors in formatting.
Basic

3-4 errors in formatting.
Minmal

Did not include works cited page.



Keywords:
  • Persuasive Essay



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