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A Persuasive Essay

Write a persuasive essay. The persuasive essay must contain 1 introduction paragraph, 2 developed supporting paragraphs, and 1 concluding paragraph.

Rubric Code: VX8796B

By cmccarthy

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Criterion
	Level 4 4 pts	Level 3 3 pts	Level 2 2 pts	Level 1 1 pts
Ideas	Level 4 - Content is comprehensive and persuasive. - Ideas are interesting and engaging. - Major points are stated clearly and supported with details.	Level 3 - Content is complete but not always persuasive. - Ideas are interesting. - Major points are addressed, but need more support.	Level 2 - Content is somewhat complete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. - Ideas are somewhat interesting. - Few major points are addressed with little support.	Level 1 - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear. - Very few major points with no support.
Persuasive Techniques	Level 4 -Persuasive strategies are included. -Strategies are very effective and show detailed support. - Persuasive Language is clearly and precisely used. -Strong use of descriptive vocabulary	Level 3 -A few persuasive strategies are included. -Strategies are supported with some detail. -evidence of persuasive language	Level 2 -Some attempts at persuasive strategies are included. -Strategies may or may not be fully effective and claim is mostly supported.	Level 1 -No attempts at persuasive strategies are included. -Strategies are not effective nor supported.
Organization	Level 4 - 4 quality paragraphs with good transitions between each one. -The persuasive writing essay includes: an introduction, 2 paragraphs, and a conclusion.	Level 3 - 4 paragraphs - Paragraph transitions may need some improvement. -The persuasive writing essay includes most parts: an introduction, 2 paragraphs, and a conclusion.	Level 2 - Organization and structure detract from the content. - Transitions may be weak or missing. -The persuasive writing essay includes some parts: an introduction, 2 paragraphs, and a conclusion.	Level 1 -very little organization is evident -Too many missing transitions. -The persuasive writing essay is missing too many parts.
Language Conventions	Level 4 No or very few minor errors in language conventions (spelling, grammar, punctuation).	Level 3 A few major and some minor errors in language conventions (spelling, grammar, punctuation).	Level 2 Most errors are major errors in language conventions (spelling, grammar, punctuation).	Level 1 Too many errors in language conventions (spelling, grammar, punctuation).