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Persuasive Essay Persuasive Essay Students will write a persuasive essay pertaining to relatable topics. Rubric Code: B7WW92 By roguigar Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Persuasive Essay
	Needs Improvement (N/A)	Fair (N/A)	Good (N/A)
Introduction	Needs Improvement There is no introduction. The writer just started to write the essay. (0 points)	Fair The introduction did not include an attention getter, but it did preview the three arguments. (5 points)	Good The writer introduced the essay adequately, including an attention getter and a preview of the of three arguments. (10 points)
Content	Needs Improvement The essay was difficult to follow due to a lack of organization. Did not use paragraphs or transitions. The main points were not clear, and little detail was given to support the arguments. (10 points)	Fair The essay was somewhat easy to follow. It was organized; included paragraphs and some transitions. There were some details to support most of the arguments. (20 points)	Good The essay was easy to follow because it was organized; included paragraphs and transitions for each. Adequate details supported all of the arguments. (30 points)
Conclusion	Needs Improvement The writer ended the speech without conclusion. (0 points)	Fair The writer concluded the speech, but did not restate the main points. (5 points)	Good The writer concluded the essay by restating the main points and a zinger. (10 points)