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Persuasive Letter Writing Rubric Persuasive Letter Writing Rubric Write a persuasive letter. Highlight each reason and its supports using a different colour. Rubric Code: VXA438C By mrbanerjee Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Persuasive Letter Rubric
	Level 1 (N/A)	Level 2 (N/A)	Level 3 (N/A)	Level 4 (N/A)
Goal/Topic	Level 1 Personal opinion is not easily understood. Has no reference to the issue.	Level 2 Personal opinion is not clearly stated. Little or no references to the issue.	Level 3 Clearly states a personal opinion. Some references to the issue.	Level 4 Strongly and clearly states a personal opinion. Clearly identifies the issue.
Reasons & Support	Level 1 Preparation is weak; arguments are weak or missing; and less than two points are made.	Level 2 Two points made; shows some preparation, but weak arguments.	Level 3 Three or more points are made with support, but the arguments are somewhat weak in places. The writer doesn’t persuade completely.	Level 4 Three or more excellent points are made with good support. It is evident the writer put much thought and research into this assignment.
Conclusion	Level 1 Concluding statement makes no reference to personal opinion.	Level 2 Concluding statement is a weak summary of personal opinion.	Level 3 Summarizes personal opinion in a concluding statement.	Level 4 Summarizes personal opinion in a strong concluding statement.
Organization	Level 1 Little or no evidence of sentence or paragraph structure.	Level 2 Sentence and paragraph structure is inconsistent.	Level 3 Sentence and paragraph structure is generally correct.	Level 4 Sentences and paragraphs are complete, well written, and varied.
Word Choice/Tone	Level 1 Language and tone of letter is unclear and lacks description.	Level 2 Choice of some words that are clear and descriptive. Lacks consistent persuasive tone.	Level 3 Adequate choice of words that are clear and descriptive. Demonstrates a persuasive tone in parts of the letter.	Level 4 Choice of words that are clear, descriptive, and powerful. Maintains consistent persuasive tone throughout letter. Has taken the time to revise and improve words using a thesaurus.
Mechanics & Grammar	Level 1 Contains 9 or more punctuation, spelling, and/or grammatical errors.	Level 2 Contains 5 to 8 punctuation, spelling, and/or grammatical errors that interfere with the meaning.	Level 3 Contains 3 to 5 errors in punctuation, spelling, or grammar that do not interfere with meaning.	Level 4 Contains 1 to 2 punctuation, spelling, or grammatical errors.