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Persuasive Essay
Persuasive Essay
Persuasive Essay
Rubric Code:
X23X5B2
By
ophelia16
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Persuasive Essay
Level 4
(N/A)
Level 3
(N/A)
Level 2
(N/A)
Level 1
(N/A)
Persuasiveness
Level 4
Thesis is stated clearly and is persuasive.
Argument is sound and supported by valid evidence in the three supporting paragraphs. **Use of logic and arguments to convince readers of your point of view, using solid evidence such as research, stating facts, examples, and quotes from experts.
Level 3
Thesis is somewhat clear and persuasive.
Argument and evidence is present.
Three supporting paragraphs contain some support.
Level 2
Thesis is weak and unclear.
Argument and evidence do not connect to thesis.
Three supporting paragraphs rarely support thesis.
Level 1
No thesis is stated.
Argument and evidence do not connect or support one point.
Supporting paragraphs are disconnected.
Rebuttal
Level 4
You addressed an opposing claim. A counter-argument is stated with a reason as to why the opposing argument is incorrect.
Your counterclaim is clear and persuasive. Counterclaim and evidence is present.
Supporting sentences argue why the opposing viewpoint is not reasonable.
Level 3
Counterclaim is somewhat clear and persuasive.
Argument and evidence is present.
Three supporting sentences contain some support.
Level 2
Counterclaim is weak and unclear.
Argument and evidence do not connect to the topic/thesis.
Three supporting paragraphs rarely support thesis.
Level 1
No counterclaim is stated.
Argument and evidence do not connect or support one point.
Supporting paragraphs are disconnected.
Organization
Level 4
Essay is clearly organized with 5 distinct paragraphs.
Transitions words for Argumentative Writing between and within paragraphs are clear and effective.
Level 3
Essay is organized.
Paragraphing is clear.
Transitions between paragraphs are somewhat clear
Level 2
Essay has some order and needs revision.
Attempts to use paragraphs.
Transitions between paragraphs are unclear
Level 1
Essay has very little order with no clear paragraph use.
Transitions are not evident
Punctuation and Grammar
Level 4
Few grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling errors
Level 3
Some grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling errors
Paper needs little editing
Level 2
Multiple grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling errors
Paper needs some editing
Level 1
Excessive grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling errors
Paper needs much editing
Keywords:
Persuasive Essay
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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