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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

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.