iRubric: Copy of Persuasive Essay rubric

Has a clear introduction that grabs the audiences attention. Has a strong thesis statement.

Has a somewhat clear introduction but does not grab the audiences attention. Has a thesis statement but is not strong.

Introduction is not clear and there is no thesis statement.

The writer has addressed possible objections to their topic and has given reason to oppose those objections.

The writer has addressed possible objections to their topic.

The writer has not addressed possible objections.

This essay is easy to follow. Nothing is out of place. All of the content in the paper connects to another. Three reasons are easy to identify.

The order works. Most of the content is connected. There is a stray thought here or there. Three reasons are presented but are hard to identify.

Some parts are definitely out of place. It is not easy to see how the content connects. Three reasons are missing and very unclear.

The conclusion summarizes the reasons and gives a persuasive call to action. The writer makes a statement that closes the paper. A strong closing statement/story is represented.

The conclusion summarizes the reasons but may be somewhat weak. A closing statement/story is represented.

The conclusion is weak and or missing. It does not attempt to summarize the reasons or make a closing statement.