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Persuasive Essay Persuasive Essay Write a persuasive paragraph on a class you would like to add to the Miles Davis Magnet Academy curriculum. Make sure to include three reasons and three details to support each reason. The paragraph needs to begin with a strong statement and end with a rewording of your statement or position. Rubric Code: VXB685B By rlmozee Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Persuasive Paragraph
	Level 4 4 pts	Level 3 3 pts	Level 2 1 pts	Level 1 0 pts
Content and Development	Level 4 - Content is comprehensive. - Persuasive appeals are identifiable. - Major points are stated clearly and supported with good details.	Level 3 - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Persuasive appeals are identifiable but questionable. - Major points are addressed, but not supported.	Level 2 - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. -Lack of persuasive appeals	Level 1 - Incomplete
Persuasive Techniques and Voice	Level 4 -Position is clearly stated	Level 3 -Position is stated but not maintained	Level 2 -Statement of position cannot be determined	Level 1 --Incomplete
Organization & Structure	Level 4 - Quality paragraphs with good transitions between each one.	Level 3 - Paragraph transitions need some improvement.	Level 2 - Essay is disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.	Level 1 - Incomplete
Grammar & Vocabulary	Level 4 - Rules of grammar and usage are followed	Level 3 - Essay contains few grammatical errors.	Level 2 - Essay contains numerous grammatical errors.	Level 1 -Incomplete