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Persuasive Essay Rubric
Persuasive Essay Rubric
Persuasive essay with a counter-argument
Rubric Code:
B84B6X
By
birdie698
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Persuasive Essay
Exemplary
(N/A)
Competent
(N/A)
Inadequate
(N/A)
Introduction
Exemplary
Catchy opening phrase, pulls the reader in. Introduces topic and background information. States thesis clearly. Effective title.
Competent
Moderately catchy introductory statements. Thesis is present, but slightly unclear, lacking some clarity, lacking strength.
Inadequate
No attention getter, Background information is incomplete or confusing. Thesis statement cannot be determined or is unclear.
Body
Exemplary
Evidence clearly supports the thesis. Details are specific, concrete, and relevant. Many persuasive techniques are evident. word appropriate.
Competent
Evidence clearly supports the thesis, but there is not enough evidence. Few details, abstract examples, slightly off-topic. Word appropriate.
Inadequate
Thesis is supported by limited evidence. Few if any examples, examples, off-topic, words poorly chosen. Lack of any persuasive techniques.
Counter Argument
Exemplary
Counter argument is complete. You stated a possible argument against your thesis and had a strong rebuttal.
Competent
Counter argument needs work. You stated a possible argument against your thesis but your rebuttal did not convince the reader.
Inadequate
Counter argument is incomplete. You stated a possible argument against your thesis but either did not supply a rebuttal, or the rebuttal was incomplete.
Organization
Exemplary
Transitional words, phrases, topic sentence per paragraph, fluency.
Competent
Moderate transition, some missing topic sentences, poor fluency.
Inadequate
Out-of-order thought progression.
Conclusion
Exemplary
Conclusion is strong as it links to your opener. summarizes your main points, and ends with a twist, or wrap up statement, that causes the reader to agree.
Competent
Conclusion is complete, relates to the topic, but is simple.
Inadequate
Does not restate thesis, only copies the opening thesis statement or an attempt was made to conclude, but it is incomplete or does not relate to the topic.
Grammar and Mechanics
Exemplary
There are very few grammar or spelling errors. They do not distract from the final product. Sentences are varied and strong.
Competent
Average sentences. Obvious grammar errors, several spelling mistakes.
Inadequate
Many grammar errors, basic sentences, poor spelling.
Keywords:
persuasive writing
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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