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Freak the Mighty Persuasive Writing Freak the Mighty Persuasive Writing Persuasive writing piece for the Freak the Mighty novel study. Rubric Code: A242B2A By capoche Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Criteria
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Organization Using a system, mind map, outline.	4 - The introduction is engaging and clearly states the writer's argument. - The conclusion strongly states a personal opinion and ties in discussed arguments throughout; may present a clever ending. - Writing is clear and coherent and ideas are well organized throughout.	3 - The introduction includes an opinion and an attempt at persuading the reader. The conclusion states a personal opinion and summarises persuasive reasons stated throughout. - Information is presented in a logical order, but does not always maintain the interest of the reader.	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.	1 The structure is difficult to identify.
Persuasive Techniques Good reasons to persuade others with page numbers.	4 - Three or more excellent reasons are stated with good support. All reasons are explained and have a good argument.	3 - Two to three reasons are stated, but the arguments are weak or lacking explanation in some places.	2 Two or less reasons are stated and the arguments or explanations are weak or missing.	1 The writing only has one reason that is presented and not supported.
Grammar and Punctuation Conventions	4 - Persuasive writing has accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation. Very few mistakes exist.	3 - Persuasive writing has good spelling, grammar and punctuation throughout. Several grammatical errors exist which interferes with the flow of the writing at times.	2 - Persuasive writing has many spelling, grammar and punctuation errors. The writing is very disjointed and is not easy to understand.	1 Persuasive writing is hard to read due to grammar and punctuation errors.
Vocabulary Include strong vocabulary from book.	4 - Vocabulary and choice of words is creative and enhances the argument. - Strong, persuasive words and devices are included to support and explain each argument.	3 - Vocabulary and word choices have been carefully chosen to persuade and enhance writing. - Persuasive words assist in delivering strong argument.	2 - Vocabulary and word choice is limited. - The same words are repeated throughout and very few words are persuasive.	1 -A lot of words and phrases are repeated, and the wording takes away from the message of the writing.