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Persuasive Paper 
Argumentative Essay
Rubric Code: X6CB29
By adsmith
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Introduction and Conclusion

Excellent

- "Hook" is successful

- Includes a well-
structured thesis
statement.

- All subtopics are
mentioned with
needed background
information.

Conclusion is well stated but not supported by details
Good

- "Hook" is attempted

- Includes a thesis
statement.

- 2 subtopics are
mentioned with
some background
information.

Conclusion is well stated
Fair

- No "Hook"

- Does not include a
thesis statement.

- 1 subtopic
mentioned with
minimal
background
information.

Conclusion attempted
Poor

There is no introduction present. The paper just begins.

No conclusion stated
Thesis Statement

Excellent

The thesis statement names the topic of the essay and clearly states the author's bias.
Good

The thesis statement names the topic of the essay. It does not clearly state the author's bias.
Fair

The thesis statement alludes to the topic of the essay. It needs a significant amount of work.
Poor

The thesis statement does not name the topic and is weak/or not easy to identify.
Persuasive Element - Paragraph 2

Excellent

- All Persuasive techniques are included (facts, quotation and supported opinions).

- Position is clearly stated and consistently maintained.
Good

- Two persuasive techniques are included.

- Position is stated but not maintained consistently throughout the essay.
Fair

- One persuasive techniques is included.

- Position is stated but not supported throughout essay.

- uses "I think" statements.
Poor

Statement of position cannot be determined. Paper reads like an informational essay. May use "I think" statements.
Content & Development

Excellent

Content is comprehensive, accurate. Major points are stated clearly and are well supported with good details. Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Good

Content is somewhat comprehensive and/or persuasive. Major points are addressed, and somewhat supported. Content is somewhat clear.
Fair

Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. Major points are addressed, but not well supported. Content is inconsistent and unclear.
Poor

Content is incomplete. Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. Lack of persuasive appeals.
Opposing argument

Excellent

Opposing argument is clearly stated and elaborated on in detail
Good

Opposing argument is simply stated- no elaboration or details
Fair

Opposing argument is attempted, but does not clearly follow directions
Poor

Opposing argument is not stated at all or attempted.
Transitions

Excellent

A variety of thoughtful transition are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected.
Good

Transition show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety.
Fair

Some transition work well, but some connections between ideas are fuzzy.
Poor

The transitions between ideas are unclear and/or nonexisitent.
Conventions

Excellent

Author follows rules of grammar, so the essay is exceptionally easy to read.
Good

Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content, but the essay is still easy to read.
Fair

Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content and interrupt the flow of the essay.
Poor

Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content and interrupts the flow of the essay.



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