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Persuasive Essay-Macbeth Students must create a persuasive essay on a chosen Macbeth topic. Rubric Code: VX787CB By momo73 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

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	Remediation (N/A)	Level 1 (N/A)	Level 2 (N/A)	Level 3 (N/A)	Level 4 (N/A)
Introduction	Remediation Missing thesis.	Level 1 Weak/unclear thesis.	Level 2 Vague hook, and thesis statement needs more work or is in the wrong place.	Level 3 General hook, clear thesis statement.	Level 4 Inviting hook, and strong, convincing thesis statement
Organization	Remediation No clear format.	Level 1 Basic format with minimal organization.	Level 2 Format generally followed; lacks opening and/or closing sentences	Level 3 Body paragraphs follow format except one or two sentences out of place; still flows well and uses transitions	Level 4 Body paragraphs follow format exactly; sentences are well organized into chunks and use strong transitions.
Supporting Evidence	Remediation Missing supporting examples.	Level 1 Does not include enough supporting examples. More detail needed.	Level 2 Some examples used but needs more detail; quotations used without/ inconsistent proper citation.	Level 3 Strong and relevant examples; descriptive; quotations used with proper citation.	Level 4 Excellent, well chosen supporting examples for each argument; descriptive; quotations used with proper citation.
Persuasion	Remediation Missing. All language is informal.	Level 1 Minimal; all language is informal.	Level 2 Short; not enough evidence included; lacks thorough understanding of theme; and/or informal language.	Level 3 Very good, but may need more depth in places; no informal language.	Level 4 Exceptional, shows in-depth understanding of the theme; no informal language.
Conventions	Remediation Essay is filled with convention errors.	Level 1 Writer makes more than 10 convention errors.	Level 2 Writer makes 6-10 convention errors.	Level 3 Writer makes 3-5 convention errors.	Level 4 Writer makes only 1-2 grammar or spelling errors
Sentence Structure	Remediation Essay is filled with sentence errors.	Level 1 Numerous sentence errors completely distract the reader.	Level 2 Mostly simple sentences; has fragments/run-ons which distract the reader.	Level 3 Good general sentence structure but some sentences need to be expanded; may have one fragment or run-on.	Level 4 Long and varied sentences; uses compound/complex sentence structure; no fragments or run-ons.
Conclusion	Remediation Missing conclusion or its only one sentence.	Level 1 Conclusion needs more work; short or off topic.	Level 2 Conclusion needs more detail.	Level 3 Firm, strong conclusion.	Level 4 Exemplary conclusion.