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Rubric for Persuasive Essay 
Rubric for Persuasive Essay
5 Paragraph Persuasive Essay
Rubric Code: X8CC8W
By nd_mibs
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

3 pts

Fair

7 pts

Good

10 pts

Excellent

15 pts

Inroduction

Poor

Background details are a random collection of information, are unclear, and may be loosely related to the topic. Thesis / position is vague or not stated.
Fair

Introduction adquately explains the background of the problem, but may lack clarity. thesis staes a problem, but writer's position may not be evident.
Good

Introduction creates interest and contains background information. Thesis clearly states a problem and the writer's position is evident.
Excellent

Well-developed introduction engages the reader and creates interest with the hook. Contains detailed background information and a clear explanation of the problem. Thesis clearly states a significant and compelling position.
1st Body Paragraph

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. Missing many of the TELCon parts
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. Missing some of the TELCon parts
Good

The first body paragraph is ok. The sentences all work together to support the thesis statement. Transitional words could been used more often/clearly. Some specific details and examples have been used. It may not end with a strong closing sentence.
(1 T, 3Es, 3Ls, 1Con)
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. (1 T, 3Es, 3Ls, 1Con)
2nd Body Paragraph

Poor

The 2nd 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. Missing many of the TELCon parts
Fair

The 2nd body paragrpah 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 2nd body paragraph is ok. The sentences all work together to support the thesis statement. Transitional words could been used more often/clearly. Some specific details and examples have been used. It may not end with a strong closing sentence.
(1 T, 3Es, 3Ls, 1Con)
Excellent

The 2nd 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. (1 T, 3Es, 3Ls, 1Con)
3rd Body Paragraph

Poor

The 3rd 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. Missing many of the TELCon parts
Fair

The 3rd body paragraph 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 3rd body paragraph is ok. The sentences all work together to support the thesis statement. Transitional words could been used more often/clearly. Some specific details and examples have been used. It may not end with a strong closing sentence.
(1 T, 3Es, 3Ls, 1Con)
Excellent

The 3rd 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. (1 T, 3Es, 3Ls, 1Con)
Conclusion

Poor

Conclusion does not contain a concluding statement and/or does not wrap up the topic. Missing most of the essential pieces of a conclusion
(See Excellent)
Fair

Conclusion contains a concluding statement and wraps up the topic. Has some of the essential pieces of a conclusion
(See Excellent)
Good

Conclusion contains a concluding statement and wraps up the topic in a new and interesting way.
Has most of the essential pieces of a conclusion
(See Excellent)
Excellent

The conclusion of this essay is strong. It leaves the reader with a lasting impression. It contains the opinion statement, 3 Ts, General statement about being right and a call to action
Elaboration

Poor

Did not include much description and vivid details
Fair

Provides few descriptions and vivid details
Good

Provides some descriptions and vivid details
Excellent

Provides specific, well-elaborated descriptions and vivid imagery.
Redundancy

Poor

The essay is extremely repetitive either in the vocabulary used or sentence structure.
Fair

The essay is fairly repetitive either in the vocabulary used or sentence structure
Good

The essay is somewhat repetitive either in the vocabulary used or sentence structure
Excellent

The essay is minimally repetitive and attempts were made to vary wording and structure.
M.U.G.S

Poor

Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling.
Paper contains a lot of errors that negatively affect or weaken the meaning of the writing.

Rarely used transition words
Fair

Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling.
Paper contains few errors that sometimes effect the paper's content and hurt the quality of the writing.

Attempted the use of some transition words
Good

Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling.
Paper contains minimal errors that do not effect the paper's content.

Often used transition words effectively
Excellent

Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling.
Paper contains few or no errors. Sentence structure and the writers's grasp on grammar enhance the quality of the writing.

Used transition words effectively throughout the paper.




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