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Persuasive Writing Persuasive Writing/Speech For use with DBQs Rubric Code: D2544X By jvinzant Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Project Grade Levels: 6-8

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	Good 15 pts	Fair 10 pts	Poor 5 pts
Position Statement	Good Position statement is clear and concise. The audience knows your stance on the topic.	Fair Position statement is vague and audience is unsure of position.	Poor Position statement is not present or is not about the topic.
Argument	Good Argument is substantiated by fact, details, or logic. Each point should be backed up by three different details.	Fair Argument has some fact or logic to it, but lacks elaboration.	Poor Argument is largely opinion and lacks fact or logic.
Organization	Good Paper is organized into introduction (with position), argument (body), and conclusion. Each point is in logical order. Nine to ten sentences per paragraph.	Fair Paper is organized into introduction (with position), argument (body), and conclusion. Seven to eight sentences per paragraph.	Poor There is very little organization to the paper, if any. Four to five sentences per paragraph.
Prewriting	Good Outline is organized and complete.	Fair Outline is present, but lacks organization or completeness.	Poor Outline is not present or is mostly incomplete.
Use of Documents	Good Each fact/inference that is introduced, to back up the argument, is substantiated by a document. Student fully explains the reasoning for referencing the document.	Fair Each fact/inference that is introduced, to back up the argument, is substantiated by a document.	Poor Most facts or inferences are not substantiated. Student did not "back up" position.
Final Draft	Good Final draft is neat, organized, and has few errors.	Fair Final draft is complete, but has several errors.	Poor Final draft is incomplete, disorganized, or has many errors.