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Persuasive Essay Persuasive Essay Persuasive Essay Rubric Code: M23XW3A By amberromero Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

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