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Rubric for Persuasive Paragraph Writing

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Rubric Code: WX88W79

By NoblesGrazENG

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Paragraph Writing - Descriptive
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Needs attention 1 pts
Topic Sentence	Excellent The topic sentence is a clear statement of the main idea of the paragraph content.	Good The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall main idea of the sentences present.	Fair The topic sentence gives little evidence of a main idea connecting to the other sentences.	Needs attention There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
Supporting Details	Excellent Topic is supported by three clear, appropriate supporting detailed sentences.	Good Topic is supported by three clear, appropriate supporting detailed sentences.	Fair Topic is supported by more than one or two clear and appropriate supporting detailed sentences.	Needs attention There is a slight attempt at providing supporting detailed sentences.
Persuasion/Reasoning	Excellent All supporting details include persuasive language that explains the reasoning behind the position in the topic sentence.	Good Two of the supporting details include persuasive language that explains the reasoning behind the position in the topic sentence.	Fair One of the supporting details include persuasive language that explains the reasoning behind the position in the topic sentence.	Needs attention None of the supporting details include persuasive language that explains the reasoning behind the position in the topic sentence.
Conclusion/Clincher	Excellent The conclusion is a clear statement that repeats the main idea of the topic sentence.	Good The conclusion is a somewhat clear statement that repeats part of the main idea from the topic sentence.	Fair The conclusion is not a clear statement and does not repeat the idea of the topic sentence.	Needs attention There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Conventions	Excellent Writing contains an understanding of proper grammar, punctuation with minimal spelling errors.	Good Writing contains one or two consistent grammatical errors or incorrect use of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly.	Fair Many sentences contain errors with grammar or incorrect use of punctuation. Numerous spelling errors present	Needs attention Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. Spelling errors significantly detract from the effectiveness of the writing