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Persuasive Essay 
Persuasive Essay
Persuasive Essay
Rubric Code: Z68A58
By hypacik86
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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4 pts


3 pts


2 pts


1 pts

Introduction

4

You included an exciting lead at the beginning that hooks the reader. Your position is clearly stated and persuasive.
3

You included a lead at the beginning. Your position is stated and persuasive.
2

You tried to include a lead, but it didn't quite fit. Your position is stated, but not persuasive.
1

You didn't include a strong lead. You left out your position, or it is unclear.
Organization

4

Essay is organized in a way that makes sense to your reader.
You have at least three pieces of clearly stated support for your position. You end with a clear closing, which restates your position and leaves your audience thinking.
3

Essay is mostly organized in a way that makes sense to your reader.
You have at least three pieces of support for your position. You end with a clear closing, which restates your position.
2

Essay is confusing in parts.
You have at least 2 pieces of support for your position. You end with a closing, which restates your position.
1

Essay is very confusing. You included 1 or fewer pieces of support. You forgot the closing, or it didn't restate your position.
Vocabulary and Voice

4

Uses many vocabulary words.

Uses unique voice that shows how the student thinks and feels about their thesis statement.
3

Uses some vocabulary words.

Uses own voice that show how the student thinks and feels about their thesis statement.
2

Uses few vocabulary words.

Voice does not stand out.
1

Has simple language.

Voice is weak.
Transition Words

4

Paragraph is in order. Consistently used transition words at the appropriate time.
3

Most of paragraph is in order. Used three or more transitional words.
2

Some of paragraph is in order. Used two or more transitional words.
1

Paragraph is not in order. One or fewer transitional words were used.
Conclusion

4

Conclusion paragraph restates the claim and reasons.
3

Conclusion paragraph mostly restates the claim and reasons.
2

Conclusion paragraph somewhat restates the claim and reasons.
1

Conclusion paragraph does not restate the claim and reasons.



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