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Persuasive Essay 
Full Process Persuasive Essay
This rubric evaluates the completeness, organization, and correctness of a full process persuasive essay.
Rubric Code: D695A2
By lvella
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Essay
  Poor

1-5

(N/A)

Fair

6-10

(N/A)

Good

11-15

(N/A)

Excellent

16-20

(N/A)

Pre-Writing (Thinking Map)

A documentation of the planning stage of writing. Shows idea formulation and organization. Includes position statement (opinion)
Poor

Pre-Write is missing, illegible, or off-topic.
Fair

Pre-Write is present, and on topic, but shows little in the way of effort. Persuasive position statement is unclear or missing. Topic has not been explored enough with support details.
Good

Pre-Write is present and shows some effort. The position statement is indicated.The topic has enough supporting details.
Excellent

The Pre-Write is present, is rich with details that are organized into categories of information. The position statement isclear.
First Rough Draft

A first attempt to fully write out information and/or explanation in an organized, presentable manner.
Poor

Rough Draft is missing, illegible, or off-topic.
Fair

Rough draft is poorly organized, with no clear introduction and/or conclusion. The position statement is missing. The supporting details/reasons are out of order. The writer may get off topic occasionally.
Good

Rough Draft is mostly organized and has at least an introduction and a body. A position statement is present. The writer stays on topic.
Excellent

The rough draft is well organized. An introduction and a conclusion are both recognizable. The position statement is present and is concise and clear. Effective transitions are used throughout. The writer stays on topic throughout.
Revision & Editing

Looking at the rough draft with the eyes of a reader and evaluator in order to improve clarity, organization, conciseness, and correctness. (Writing 1.5, 3.5)
Poor

Both self and peer editing are missing, illegible, or extremely sparce.
Fair

Some attempt to review and correct the essay is present, but is not helpful. Most errors are still undetected or are inaccurate.
Good

Review and correction are evident by either peer or the writer, but not both. Many errors are indicated and corrected accurately.
Excellent

Review and correction are evident by both writer and at least one peer. Most errors are indicated and corrected accurately.
Final Draft

A publishable draft, it is the product of much editing, reviewing, and rewriting.
Student effectively presents their essay to the class. (Oral Communication 2.4)
Poor

Final draft is missing, illegible, or is simply a neat, but otherwise unimproved copy of the rough draft. Less than 3 complete paragraphs with strong reasons to support their opinion are present.
Fair

Final draft has been rewritten, but still contains many uncorrected errors. Less than 3 complete paragraphs with strong reasons to support their opinion are present.
Good

Final draft has been rewritten to eliminate many of the errors. The paper is fairly neat and legibility. Three paragraphs with strong reasons to support their opinion were attempted.
Excellent

Final draft is neat and legible. There are 0-3 spelling or grammar errors. Three paragraphs are present with strong reasons to support their opinion.




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