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Persuasive Mini-Essay 
Rubric Code: D4X8C7
By Uchilka
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Needs Improvement

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Introduction

The topic and issue are identified. Author's position, along with a counterargument are clearly stated
Needs Improvement

There is weak evidence of an issue, and a personal position is difficult to find.
Fair

There is an attempt to state the issues, and a personal position is somewhat evident.
Good

There is a clear statement of the issues, and a personal position is evident.
Excellent

There is a concise, and interesting position, and the issues are very clearly identified.
Body

*Each topic sentence provides relevant and specific examples.
*Arguments are used to help influence the reader
*Author's point of view and opinions are supported with both factual information and persuasive techniques
Needs Improvement

There is little attempt at creating topic sentences, and/or the examples are very weak. There is little attempt at giving additional personal information or backing facts.
Fair

There is some attempt at stating topic sentences. There is some attempt at giving additional personal information or backing facts.
Good

The topic sentences are evident, and the personal opinions are backed with information and factual backing is evident.
Excellent

The topic sentences are clear and concise, and the examples and facts back the sentences convincingly.
Conclusion

Reasons are summed up. A solution is clearly identified, with some form of action, whcih provides the reader with a sense of ending.
Needs Improvement

The issues are not summed up or restated, or there is not attempt at concluding the essay.
Fair

The issues are somewhat, or vaguely restated. There is some attempt at concluding the essay.
Good

The issues are restated, with a good attempt at concluding the essay convincingly.
Excellent

The issues are interestingly and clearly restated, and the ending is compelling.
Vocabulary, Organization, Grammar

Sentence structure, spelling, word choice, grammar and punctuation have been checked
Needs Improvement

The essay format has not been followed. There is little attempt to organize the information correctly.
Fair

The essay format is evident in few places. There is some attempt to organize the information correctly.
Good

The essay format has been followed. There are three separate sections, with sub-sections in the body of the essay.
Excellent

The essay format has been followed. All of the necessary sections show organization and effort is very evident.
Presentation

The essay has been neatly presented, with proper spacing, organization, and is typed
Needs Improvement

The essay is poorly presented, with messy printing, lack of spacing, and organization. Poor effort.
Fair

The essay is printed, with some attempt at organization and correct spacing. Some effort.
Good

The essay is neatly printed, demonstrated proper organization and spacing. Good effort.
Excellent

The essay is typed, with all necessary essay organization and spacing. Excellent effort.




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