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Persuasive Essay
Persuasive Essay
Persuasive Essay
Rubric Code:
A23895W
By
apmccauley
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Persuasive Essay
A
4 pts
B
3 pts
C
2 pts
D
1 pts
Persuasiveness
A
Strong Topic sentence (thesis statement)
Argument is sound and supported by evidence.
Three supporting paragraphs contain evidence to support the thesis/topic sentence
B
Thesis/topic sentence is somewhat clear and persuasive.
Argument and evidence is somewhat weak.
Three supporting paragraphs do not support thesis/topic sentence
C
Thesis/topic sentence is weak.
Argument and evidence is weak/does not connect to thesis/topic sentence
Supporting paragraphs do not support thesis/topic sentence.
D
No thesis or topic sentence
Argument and evidence to not connect or support one point.
Supporting paragraphs are disconnected.
Organization
A
Essay is clearly organized.
Has clear paragraphs
Has strong thesis/topic sentence
Has three well-supported body paragraphs.
Has clear topic and concluding paragraphs.
Has a good "grabber" sentence.
B
Essay is organized.
Paragraphing is clear.
Has a grabber sentence.
Has a good thesis/topic sentence
Has moderately supported body paragraphs. Has a topic and concluding paragraph.
Has a grabber sentence.
C
Essay has some order and needs revision.
Attempts to use paragraphs.
Attempts an attention-grabber sentence.
Body paragraphs are not well supported.
Topic and concluding paragraphs are weak.
Grabber sentence is weak.
D
Thesis/topic sentence is very weak.
Has very weak paragraphing.
Has very weak structure.
Has no topic sentence.
Has no grabber sentence.
Vocabulary and Voice
A
Uses many vocabulary words.
No spelling errors.
Uses unique voice for subject.
Many verbs and adjectives.
B
Uses some vocabulary words.
Few spelling errors.
Uses own voice.
Some verbs and adjectives.
C
Uses few vocabulary words.
Some spelling errors.
Voice does not stand out.
Few verbs and adjectives.
D
Has simple language.
Many spelling errors.
Voice is weak.
No verbs or adjectives.
Fluency and Grammar
A
Writing is logical and fluid.
Many sentences begin differently.
No grammar or punctuation errors.
B
Writing is easy to read.
Some sentences begin differently.
Paper needs little editing.
Few grammar or punctuation errors.
C
Writing has run-ons or choppy sentences.
Paper needs some editing.
Some punctuation and grammar errors.
D
Writing has many errors.
Paper needs much editing.
Many punctuation or grammar errors.
Keywords:
Persuasive Essay
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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