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Persuasive Writing 
Persuasive Writing
Rubric Code: AXCXX6A
By MsHBell
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Level 4

3 pts

Level 3

2 pts

Level 2

1 pts

Level 1

0 pts

Speech

Level 4

- The introduction is engaging and clearly states the opinion of the writer's argument and premise.
- The conclusion strongly rebuts a counterargument, summarizes persuasive argument, and may present a clever ending.
- Writing is clear and coherent and ideas are well organised throughout.
Level 3

- The introduction includes an opinion and an attempt at persuading the reader.

The conclusion states a counterargument and summarizes persuasive reasons stated throughout.

- Information is presented in a logical order but does not always maintain the interest of the reader.
Level 2

- The introduction is very brief or missing.

- Ideas and argument are disjointed and not clear.

- The conclusion is weak and simply restates a reason already stated initially, or is missing.
Level 1

Little or no organization present.
Persuasive Techniques and Reasons

Level 4

- Three or more excellent reasons are stated with good support. All reasons are explained and have a good argument. Ethos, logos, and pathos are incorporated.
- Support is well chosen from credible sources. Sources are cited in MLA format.
Level 3

- Two to three reasons are stated but the arguments are weak or lacking explanation in some places. Ethos, logos, and pathos are incorporated.
- Support is well chosen from credible sources.
Level 2

Two or less reasons or examples are are given but are not developed enough to support the opinion or are missing. Ethos, logos, or pathos are incorporated.
Level 1

There are no reasons or examples to support the opinion.
PSA

Level 4

- A powerful visual that includes strong persuasive language to convince an audience. Ethos, logos,and pathos are employed. The PSA ends with a real number or website to contact for more information.
Level 3

- A strong visual that includes persuasive language. Rhetorical devices are employed. The PSA ends with real contact information for a source for additional information.
Level 2

- A visual is created but the message is unclear.

- The same words are repeated throughout and very few words are persuasive.
Level 1

The Public Service Announcement did not convey the intended message.
Conventions

Level 4

Writes at least 4 complete paragraphs with with very few (0-3) or no mistakes in spelling, punctuation, grammar or capitalization.
Level 3

Writes at least 4 complete paragraphs with with some (4-7) mistakes in spelling, punctuation, grammar or capitalization.
Level 2

Writes some (2-3) complete paragraphs with repeated mistakes in spelling, punctuation, grammar, or capitalization.
Level 1

Many incomplete sentences with many mistakes in spelling, punctuation, or grammar making it difficult to read.
Minimum Requirements

Level 4

Persuasive Speech - 1 page with a proper heading in size 12 Times New Roman font. A title, cited sources and a bibliography.
Rhetorical devices included: claim, premise, support, ethos, logos, pathos, counterargument.
Public Service Announcement employs persuasive devices and a real contact number.
Level 3

Writer meets 75% of the minimum requirements.
Level 2

Writer meets 50% of the minimum requirements.
Level 1

Writer meets only 25% or less of the minimum requirements.



Keywords:
  • Persuasive Essay



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