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Persuasive Writing 
Persuasive Writing
Rubric Code: A8B398
By tracyyoshi
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Level Four

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Level Three

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Level Two

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Level One

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Ideas

Thesis and Evidence
Level Four

The writer's composition does the following:
-asserts a well-defined thesis or position
-includes detailed evidence and authoritative commentary
-effectively uses evidence
-thoroughly anticipates and answers readers' counterarguments
Level Three

The writer's composition does the following:
-presents a thesis or position
-includes evidence and reasoning to support position
-anticipates and addresses readers' counterarguments
Level Two

The writer's composition does the following:
-presents a position that is somewhat focussed on the issue
-includes some evidence that is relevant to the support the position
-does not anticipate readers' counterarguments
Level One

The writer's composition:
-does not present a position on the issue
-does not provide supporting details or evidence
Organization

Introduction, supporting details and conclusion
Level Four

The persuasive composition is coherent and exceptionally well organized. It maintains consistent focus and includes the following:
-an engaging introduction with an effective hook and strong thesis
-has clearly outlined supporting details
-provides an insightful conclusion that contains a clear call to action
Level Three

The persuasive composition is organized to support the author's viewpoint. It maintains consistent focus and includes the following:
-an introduction with strong hook and clear thesis
-proof that supports the thesis
-an effective conclusion with a call to action
Level Two

The persuasive composition lacks coherence in its organization.
Level One

The persuasive writing composition is unorganized, unfocused, and difficult to follow.
Persuasive Techniques

Use of persuasive language and assertion of a position
Level Four

The composition skillfully uses persuasive language and appeals that effectively advance the argument, supports the writer's purpose and, considers the audience. Writer uses a variety of sentence structures and avoids repetition and extraneous information.
Level Three

The composition uses persuasive language and appeals that support the writer's position. Writer uses some variety in sentence structure and avoids repetition.
Level Two

The composition attempts to use persuasive language and/or appeals for a specific purpose and audience, but arguments are vague and/or repetitive. Composition is repetitive and includes extraneous information.
Level One

The composition does not use persuasive language. Composition is very repetitive and includes extraneous information.
Conventions

Grammar and spelling
Level Four

The composition contains few or no errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Level Three

The composition may contain some minor errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that do not detract from the work.
Level Two

The composition contains multiple errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that detract from the quality of the work.
Level One

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