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A Persuasive Essay

Write a persuasive argument about why Queen Isabella of Spain should support you in your quest to go to sail to the East by going West. The persuasive essay must contain an introduction and 2 fully developed supporting paragraphs . You should incorporate persuasive strategies and voice in your writing.

Rubric Code: X9A377

By tom34stang

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Subject: Social Sciences

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Criterion
	Above Grade Level 18 pts	Grade Level 15 pts	Fair 10 pts	below grade level 5 pts
Paragraph 1 Content, and Development	Above Grade Level - Content is understandable - Persuasive appeals are very strong - Major points are stated clearly and supported with good details.	Grade Level - Content is understandable - Persuasive appeals are strong - Major points are addressed and supported.	Fair - Content is incomplete - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive -Lack of persuasive appeals	below grade level - Content is incomplete - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive -ideas are off topic
Paragraph 2 Content, and Development	Above Grade Level - Content is understandable - Persuasive appeals are very strong - Major points are stated clearly and supported with good details.	Grade Level - Content is understandable - Persuasive appeals are strong - Major points are addressed and supported.	Fair - Content is incomplete - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive -Lack of persuasive appeals	below grade level - Content is incomplete - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive -ideas are off topic
Persuasive Techniques and Voice	Above Grade Level -Most Persuasive strategies are included. -Strategy is very effective, and is supported. -Position is clearly stated	Grade Level -Many persuasive strategies are included. -Position is stated and kept	Fair -Some persuasive strategies are included. -Statement of position cannot be determined	below grade level -is not stated in a persuasive manner
Grammar & Vocabulary	Above Grade Level - Rules of grammar and usage are followed. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure. -Strong use of descriptive vocabulary	Grade Level - Essay contains few grammatical errors. - Language is clear and precise -Some use of descriptive vocabulary	Fair - Essay contains numerous grammatical errors.	below grade level -writing and grammar are very difficult to understand.
Totals	Above Grade Level	Grade Level	Fair Total	below grade level /60 %____________