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Persuasive Essay Rubric Persuasive Essay Rubric Persuasive essay with a counter-argument Rubric Code: Y9C77W By silverrose62379 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Persuasive Essay
	Exemplary 16.7 pts	Competent 13.4 pts	Inadequate 11.7 pts
Introduction ELACC10W1.a	Exemplary Catchy opening phrase, pulls the reader in. Introduces topic and background information. States thesis clearly. Effective title.	Competent Moderately catchy introductory statements. Thesis is present, but slightly unclear, lacking some clarity, lacking strength.	Inadequate No attention getter, Background information is incomplete or confusing. Thesis statement cannot be determined or is unclear.
Supporting Evidence ELACC10W1.b	Exemplary Evidence clearly supports the thesis. Details are specific, concrete, and relevant. Many persuasive techniques are evident. word appropriate.	Competent Evidence clearly supports the thesis, but there is not enough evidence. Few details, abstract examples, slightly off-topic. Word appropriate.	Inadequate Thesis is supported by limited evidence. Few if any examples, examples, off-topic, words poorly chosen. Lack of any persuasive techniques.
Organization ELACC10W1.c, d	Exemplary Transitional words, phrases, topic sentence per paragraph, fluency.	Competent Moderate transition, some missing topic sentences, poor fluency.	Inadequate Out-of-order thought progression.
Counter Argument ELACC10W1.b	Exemplary Counter argument is complete. You stated a possible argument against your thesis and had a strong rebuttal.	Competent Counter argument needs work. You stated a possible argument against your thesis but your rebuttal did not convince the reader.	Inadequate Counter argument is incomplete. You stated a possible argument against your thesis but either did not supply a rebuttal, or the rebuttal was incomplete.
Conclusion ELACC10W1.e	Exemplary Conclusion is strong as it links to your opener. summarizes your main points, and ends with a twist, or wrap up statement, that causes the reader to agree.	Competent Conclusion is complete, relates to the topic, but is simple.	Inadequate Does not restate thesis, only copies the opening thesis statement or an attempt was made to conclude, but it is incomplete or does not relate to the topic.
Grammar and Mechanics ELACC10W1.d	Exemplary There are very few grammar or spelling errors. They do not distract from the final product. Sentences are varied and strong.	Competent Average sentences. Obvious grammar errors, several spelling mistakes.	Inadequate Many grammar errors, basic sentences, poor spelling.