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Rubric for Persuasive Essay

5 Paragraph Persuasive Essay utilizing persuasive techniques. CONVINCE ME!

Rubric Code: W9CXX6

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Persuasive Essay 5 paragraph minimum
	Poor You did not convince me 2 pts	Fair You almost convinced me 5 pts	Good You convinced me, but I might change my mind 7 pts	Excellent WOW! I must have it! 10 pts
Hook Sentence(s) Should be a catchy phrase....be creative	Poor The opening sentence is not particularly strong. It does not use any particular technique to get the reader interested.	Fair The essay does not begin with a strong lead. None of the possible types of leads that were taught in class have been used.	Good The essay begins with a solid lead. It effectively uses one of the types of leads that we learned in class. It is interesting.	Excellent The essay begins with a strong clear introductory sentence. It uses a personal experience or story, a surprising fact or statistic, a contrast, a question, a problem, a shocking or interesting fact to begin the essay. This effectively pulls the reader into the piece and makes him/her want to read more.
Inroduction Tell my why I need this....	Poor The essay does not begin with a clear introduction. The thesis statement may not in the introduction at all or it may not be clear. None of the arguments are previewed.	Fair The essay begins with an introduction. It is made up of three to five sentences. It is somewhat clear. Some arguments are not clearly previewed.	Good The essay begins with a clear introduction. The thesis statement is part of the introduction but it could be clearer/stronger. All arguments are previewed.	Excellent The essay begins with a strong clear introduction. It is made up of three to five clearly written sentences. All arguments are previewed.
1st Body Paragraph Tell me about how great your product is	Poor The first body paragraph is not clear enough. It attempts to support the thesis but does not do so clearly. Too much necessary information has been left out. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have probably not been used.	Fair There is a paragraph which follows the introduction. It attempts to support the thesis but may not do so clearly. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have not been effectively used. It does not come to a strong finish.	Good The first body paragraph is good. The sentences all work together to support the thesis statement. Transitional words could been used more often/clearly. Specific details and examples have been used. It may not end with a strong closing sentence.	Excellent The first body paragraph is strong. All of the sentences clearly connect to each other. Smooth and precise transition words have been used. This paragraph contains a clear reason which supports the thesis and is backed up with at least two reasons. Enough specific details and examples have been used.
2nd Body Paragraph Tell me how much research went into creating this project	Poor The second body paragraph is not clear enough. It attempts to support the thesis but does not do so clearly. Too much necessary information has been left out. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have probably not been used. Does not contain opposition and appropriate flip	Fair There is a paragraph which follows the introduction. It attempts to support the thesis but may not do so clearly. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have not been effectively used. It does not come to a strong finish. May or may not contain oppostion and appropriate flip	Good The second body paragraph is good. The sentences all work together to support the thesis statement. Transitional words could been used more often/clearly. Specific details and examples have been used. It may end but may not come to a strong close. Contains oppostion and appropriate flip	Excellent The second body paragraph is strong. All of the sentences clearly connect to each other. Smooth and precise transition words have been used. This paragraph contains a clear reason which supports the thesis and is backed up with at least two reasons. Enough specific details and examples have been used. Contains opposition and appropriate flip.
3rd Body Paragraph Tell me what others think of your product	Poor The third body paragraph is not clear enough. It attempts to support the thesis but does not do so clearly. Too much necessary information has been left out. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have probably not been used. Not elaborative	Fair The third body paragraph is not clear enough. It attempts to support the thesis but does not do so clearly. Too much necessary information has been left out. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have probably not been used. Slightly elaborative.	Good The third body paragraph is good. The sentences all work together to support the thesis statement. Transitional words could been used more often/clearly. Specific details and examples have been used. It may end but may not come to a strong close. Somewhat elaborative.	Excellent The third body paragraph is strong. All of the sentences clearly connect to each other. Smooth and precise transition words have been used. This paragraph contains a clear reason which supports the thesis and is backed up with at least two reasons. Enough specific details and examples have been used. Elaborative
Persuasive Techniques choice words	Poor There are no persuasive techniques used, or the technique(s) that is used is used incorrectly or ineffectively.	Fair Only one persuasive technique is used in the essay to argue the writer's claim. The techniques are chosen thoughtfully.	Good Two persuasive techniques are used throughout the essay to effectively argue the writer's claim. The techniques are chosen thoughtfully.	Excellent Three or more persuasive techniques are used throughout the essay to effectively argue the writer's claim. The techniques are chosen thoughtfully, with the audience in mind.
Conclusion Repeat the high points of your persuasion	Poor Conclusion does not contain a concluding statement and/or does not wrap up the topic. No call to action	Fair Conclusion contains a concluding statement and wraps up the topic. No call to action	Good Conclusion contains a concluding statement and wraps up the topic in a new and interesting way. <BR> Call to action included	Excellent The conclusion of this essay is strong. It leaves the reader with a lasting impression. It reminds the reader what was being proven in the essay. It is likely to persuade the reader. Call to action included.
Conventions revise and edit	Poor Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling<BR> <BR> Paper contains a lot of errors that negatively affect or weaken the meaning of the writing.	Fair Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling<BR> <BR> Paper contains few errors that sometimes effect the paper's content and hurt the quality of the writing.	Good Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling<BR> <BR> Paper contains minimal errors that do not effect the paper's content.	Excellent Mecahincs, Usage, Grammar, Spelling<BR> <BR> Paper conatians few or no errors. Sentence structure and the writers's grasp on grammar enhance the quality of the writing.
Neatness Rewrite, do not hand-in your sloppy copy	Poor The paper isn't neat: contains erasure marks, tears, cross-outs, or frayed edges. It does not represent our best work.	Fair The paper is somewhat neat: a few small erasure marks, or frayed edges.	Good The paper is somewhat neat: a few small erasure marks.	Excellent The paper is neat: free of erasure marks, tears, or frayed edges. It represents our best work.

Keywords:

commercials, brochures, advertisements, packaging, logos

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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