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Essay Rubric 
Persuasive Essay
Rubric Code: VX9W9A9
By mrchrisbye
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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  Poor

4 pts

Fair

6 pts

Good

8 pts

Evidence

Body paragraphs
Poor

There is little or no evidence to support the body paragraphs.
Fair

The student uses some evidence in the body paragraphs. Some evidence is not connected to the essay prompt
Good

The student bases all evidence on the text and makes connections between the essay prompt and the supporting evidence.
Organization

Poor

The student does not have the 4 paragraphs that were part of the directions.
Fair

The student has 4 paragraphs, but the paragraphs are organized in a way that make it harder to understand or less effective.
Good

The student has used 5 short paragraphs:
-P1-introduces his or her topic
-P2 and P3 answer the 2 main prompt questions
-P4-Sums up their main arguments and wraps up their essay.
Introduction Paragraph

Poor

The student did not have two or more parts of the introduction paragraph.
Fair

The introduction is missing or one of the necessary components or they are unclear or ineffective.
Good

The student had the three parts of the introduction including:
-Hook/Opening Sentence
-Context
-Thesis Statement
Conclusion Paragraph

Poor

The student did not use the main idea to bring their paper to a close.
Fair

The student used the main idea to end the paper, but did not restate the ideas or wrap up their essay.
Good

The student restated the main ideas of their essay, and brought their paper to a natural close.
Writing Conventions
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Grammar and Spelling & Word Choice

Poor

More than 5 spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammatical errors.

Ideas are never expressed using strong or carefully picked language.
Fair

Three to five spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammatical errors.

Ideas are sometimes expressed using strong and carefully picked language.
Good

Zero to two spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammatical errors.

Ideas are mostly expressed using strong and carefully picked language.



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