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Persuasive Essay 
Rubric Code: B52C47
By drydykkr23
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Mastery

10 pts

Proficient

8 pts

Basic

6 pts

Content: Support for Position

Mastery

Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement. The writer anticipates the reader's concerns, biases or arguments and has provided at least 1 counter-argument.
Proficient

Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement.
Basic

Includes 2 pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement.
Content: Evidence & Examples

Mastery

All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.
Proficient

Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.
Basic

At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author's position.
Sequencing

Mastery

Arguments and support are provided in a logical order that makes it easy and interesting to follow the author's train of thought.
Proficient

Arguments and support are provided in a fairly logical order that makes it reasonably easy to follow the author's train of thought.
Basic

A few of the support details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem a little confusing.
Sources

Mastery

All sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and cited correctly.
Proficient

All sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and most are cited correctly.
Basic

Most sources used for quotes, statistics and facts are credible and cited correctly.
Voice

Mastery

Author connects with the audience, is expressive, engaging, sincere, and individual. The author commands the reader's attention.
Proficient

Author is straight forward, yet aware of the audience; he or she has limited liveliness. He or she attempts creativity, but lacks in certain places.
Basic

Author is unsure of the audience and maintains a limited, casual connection. He or she is stiff and
uses many vague generalities.
Mechanics
  Mastery

5 pts

Proficient

4 pts

Basic

3 pts

Introduction

Mastery

The introduction includes all of the following: an attention-getter, proof of author's credibility, and a thesis statement that names the topic of the essay and outlines the main points to be discussed.
Proficient

The introduction includes some, but not all, of the following: an attention-getter, proof of author's credibility, and a thesis statement that names the topic of the essay.
Basic

The introduction does not include the following: an attention-getter, proof of the author's credibility, thesis statement.
Closing Paragraph

Mastery

The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer's position. Effective restatement of the position statement is included in the closing paragraph.

The author includes a clear "call-to-action" in the final paragraph.
Proficient

The conclusion is recognizable. The author's position is within the closing paragraph, but is vague.

The author includes a vague "call-to-action" in the final paragraph.
Basic

The author's position is somewhat restated in the closing paragraph, but is not understood as such.

The author includes a confusing "call-to-action" in the final paragraph.
Grammar & Spelling

Mastery

Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Proficient

Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Basic

Author makes 5 or more errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Directions

Mastery

- 2-5 pages in length
- Typed, double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman or Arial
Proficient

- Followed most of the directions, but a few are not followed
Basic

- Disregarded directions




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