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Persuasive Blog Writing 
Students write a persuasive blog post of at least 8 complete sentences describing how to balance our use of trees with the consequences of deforestation.
Rubric Code: W4C759
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Blog Writing
  Unacceptable

0 pts

Not Yet Meets Expectations

1 pts

Minimally Meets Expectations

2 pts

Fully Meets Expectations

3 pts

Exceeds Expectations

4 pts

Ideas
8 pts

Unacceptable

Writing is completely off-topic or incomplete.
Not Yet Meets Expectations

The writer does not state his/her opinion or tell why a change in beliefs is needed. The writer uses unsupported opinions instead of facts to support ideas.
Minimally Meets Expectations

The writer's opinion may not be clear. Uses little persuasion to convince readers to change their opinions.
Fully Meets Expectations

The writer states his/her opinion. May give some insight into why a change in belief is needed. Provides enough information to persuade readers to change their minds.
Exceeds Expectations

Writer's opinion is clear, concise, and well supported by several examples. Describes why the reader should change his/her beliefs. Acknowledges and politely refutes alternate opinions.
Factual information
8 pts

Unacceptable

No factual information included.
Not Yet Meets Expectations

Gives 1 or 2 benefits of trees and 1 consequence of deforestation.
Minimally Meets Expectations

Gives 3 or 5 benefits of trees and 2 consequences of deforestation.
Fully Meets Expectations

Tells at least 5 benefits of trees and 3 consequences of deforestation.
Exceeds Expectations

Describes in detail 8 benefits of trees and 5 consequences of deforestation. Tells how use of trees is different in Canada than in different Pacific Rim or circumpolar country.
Conventions
4 pts

Unacceptable

Incomplete sentences, completely off-topic.
Not Yet Meets Expectations

4 or fewer complete sentences; spelling and grammar errors make it difficult to read and understand; ideas jump from topic to topic.
Minimally Meets Expectations

5 to 7 complete sentences; a few spelling and grammar errors may slightly distract reader from the message; ideas somewhat disorganised.
Fully Meets Expectations

At least 8 complete sentences; spell check is used; grammar errors do not detract from understanding the message; ideas reasonably organised.
Exceeds Expectations

At least 10 complete, descriptive sentences; no spelling/grammar/punctuation errors; ideas flow smoothly from attention-grabbing introduction to effective conclusion.



Keywords:
  • persuasive; blog; deforestation

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