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Pet Show, Rubric for Persuasive Writing 
Visiting New York, Rubric for Persuasive Writing
Students required to write a persuasive piece. Fudge wants to be a dog or a bird. Have students select an animal that they would like to become. Students will describe the animal and then write a persuasive essay that would lead their classmates to agree that this would be the best pet to become. Text Type and Purposes W.3.1, 4.1 Writing: Production and Distribution of Writing W.3.6, 4.6
Rubric Code: AXX5AAC
By amandajones2394
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Pet Show Persuasive Writing
16 Points Total
  Below Proficient

1 pts

Approaching Proficient

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Introduction

Below Proficient

Topic sentence is not stated at all.
Approaching Proficient

Topic sentence is noted, but needs more work - too vague.
Proficient

Topic sentence is clearly developed.
Advanced

Topic sentence is clearly developed. Introduction is creative and grabs the attention of the reader.
Persuasive Elements

Below Proficient

Writer does not provide any reasons or examples.
Approaching Proficient

Writer provides 1-3 example to support reason.
Proficient

Writer provides 4-5 examples to support each reason.
Advanced

Writer provides more than 6 examples to support each reason.
Mechanics ACOS#10, 11, & 12

Grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization.
Below Proficient

6 or more spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors
Approaching Proficient

3-5 spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors
Proficient

2 or less spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors
Advanced

No spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors
Focus/Use of time.

Below Proficient

Student became involved in distractions from other students or distracted others. Needs to use class time more productively.
Approaching Proficient

Student beginning to stay focused on their research topic and used class time more effectively.
Proficient

Student remained focus on their research topic and were engaged in their topic. Used time effectively.
Advanced

Student remained very focused on their research topic despite and seemed highly engaged in their topic. Used time wisely in class.
Paragraph

Below Proficient

Less than two sentences in each paragraph.
Approaching Proficient

Three sentences in each paragraph.
Proficient

Four sentences in each paragraph.
Advanced

Five or more sentences in each paragraph.
Handwriting

Below Proficient

Cannot be read.
Approaching Proficient

Can be read, but needs work.
Proficient

Very easy to read.
Advanced
Followed Instructions

Below Proficient

Did not follow the instructions on the prompt- 0 points
Approaching Proficient

Followed the instructions on the prompt-2 points
Proficient
Advanced
Sentences

Below Proficient

Some or all incomplete sentences; no variety
Approaching Proficient

3-4 incomplete sentences; little variety
Proficient

One or two incomplete sentences; some variety
Advanced

Mostly complete sentences; some variety



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  • Persuassive Letter


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