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Persuasive Writing Piece Rubric Code: D4CB8X By metrobunnynyc Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Persuasive Writing Piece
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Focus	4 Student takes a clear position and supports it consistently with chosen relevant reasons or examples. Position is stated in the introductory paragraph and again in the conclsuion.	3 Student takes a clear position and supports it with some relevant reasons or examples. Position is stated in the introductory paragraph and conclusion.	2 Student takes a position and attempts to support it with reasons or examples. Position is stated in the introductory paragraph.	1 Student's pposition is unclear and not supported with reasons or examples. Position is not stated in the introductory paragraph.
Organization	4 Piece is focused and well organized. There is a clear introduction and conclusion, and at least three expository paragraphs. The transition between paragraphs is smooth. Each expository paragraph addresses one specific reason or example that supports the student's position.	3 Piece is focused and organized. There is a clear introduction and conclusion, and at least three expository paragraphs. Each expository paragraph addresses one specific reason or example that supports the student's position.	2 Piece is focused and mostly organized. There is a clear introduction and conclusion, and at least two expository paragraphs. Each expository paragraph attempts to address one specific reason or example that supports the student's position. There may be some awkward transitions. Expository paragraphs may need some more support.	1 Piece lacks focus and organization. There is no introduction or conclusion, or less than two expository paragraphs. Each expository paragraph addresses one specific reason or example that supports the student's position.
Conventions	4 There are no errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation.	3 There are three or fewer errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling and they do not interfere with understanding.	2 There are some errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation which may interfere with understanding.	1 There are several errors in grammar spelling, or punctuation which prevent the reader from fully understanding the essay.
Sentence Fluency and Vocabulary	4 Student consistently exhibits variety in sentence structure and word choice. Vocabulary words are used in the correct context.	3 Student exhibits some variety in sentence structure and word choice.	2 Sentence structure may be simple or unvaried. Word choice is mostly accurate.	1 Sentences run on and appear incomplete. Word choice may be mostly inaccurate.