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Persuasive Essay Rubric 
Persuasive Essay Rubric
Rubric Code: Y74WAA
By Dabedat
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  WEAK (10-15)

(N/A)

FAIR/GOOD (15-17)

(N/A)

STRONG (18-20)

(N/A)

A) Cohesiveness of Essay

WEAK (10-15)

Structure of essay is incoherent with no clear flow from one section to the next. No clear stance is taken. There are 0-1 supporting reasons with no research evidence to back the reason.
FAIR/GOOD (15-17)

Essay is moderately coherent with some flow and each part is loosely connected to the next. There is a stance, but it is not clearly stated. Examples of supporting evidence are provided.
STRONG (18-20)

Essay is coherent. There is a natural flow to the writing, where the progression to one part to the next is a logical connection. There is a clear and precise stance taken. Multiple pieces of evidence support the opinion
B) Use of Persuasive Elements

WEAK (10-15)

Through the lack of research and reason, the paper does not successfully argue the perspective and does not convince the reader of the stance.
FAIR/GOOD (15-17)

Through the use of some research and reason, the paper argues a perspective without fully convincing the reader.
STRONG (18-20)

Through use of much reason and research. the paper achieves it's goal of persuading the reader.
C) Grammar

WEAK (10-15)

Paper contains grammatical and/or spelling errors that hinder comprehension
FAIR/GOOD (15-17)

Paper contains some grammatifcal and/or spelling errors, but they do not hinder comprehension
STRONG (18-20)

Paper is, essentially, free of grammatical and/or spelling errors.
D) Focus

WEAK (10-15)

Attempts to take a position, but is unclear or takes a position but provides minimal support
FAIR/GOOD (15-17)

Takes a clear position and supports it with some relevant reasons or examples
STRONG (18-20)

Takes a clear position and supports it consistently with well-chosen reasons and examples
E) Organization

WEAK (10-15)

Is not well organized, lacks transitions to create unified body paragraphs and/or unified essay.
FAIR/GOOD (15-17)

Is somewhat organized, uses transitions with some success
STRONG (18-20)

Is well organized, uses transitions with style and sophistication



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