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Persuasive Letter Rubric Persuasive Letter Rubric Persuasion is writing or speaking that tries to convince people to agree with a writer's perspective. Write a persuasive letter as one of the characters from "TMBV" expressing your views on the veil that the minster wears. Rubric Code: DX5B46X By feliciachenier Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Persuasive Letter Persuasion is writing or speaking that tries to convince people to agree with a writer's perspective. Write a persuasive letter to convince your teacher to take you on a field trip.
	Poor 0 pts	Fair 10 pts	Good 15 pts	Excellent 20 pts
Organization	Poor The writing lacks any real organization, and it may also lack a statement of opinion.	Fair The writing contains a statement of opinion, and the body provides support for this statement with some evidence. The writing may not conclude with a final thought.	Good The writing contains a clear statement of opinion. The body provides support for this statement by means of evidence and logic. The writing concludes with a final thought.	Excellent The writing begins with a clear and concise statement of opinion. The body provides support for this statement by means of evidence and logic. The writing concludes with a final thought.
Elements of Persuasion	Poor The persuasive techniques may be limited, and the evidence may be undeveloped or hard to follow. More support is needed. The tone may be inconsistent or sarcastic, and the aruments may be illogical or inappropriate for the audience.	Fair The writer tries to support the opinion, but the evidence may e weak or hard to follow. More or stronger support is needed. The tone may be inconsistent.	Good The writer supports the opinion mainly through facts, examples, reasons. The writer builds a case for the opinion, while maintaining a reasonable tone.	Excellent The writer primarily supports the opinion with facts, examples, reasons, and persuasive language. The writer builds a strong case for the opinion, while maintaining a committed, reasonable tone.
Conventions Grammar, Usage, Mechanics	Poor Numerous errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar may hinder comprehension. Word choice is inappropriate for the audience.	Fair There are numerous errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Word choice may be inappropriate for the audience.	Good There are minor errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Word choice is appropriate for the audience.	Excellent There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Word choice is appropriate for the audience and often particularly apt or powerful.
Spelling	Poor Numerous errors in spelling.	Fair The letter contains 3-5 errors in spelling.	Good The letter contains 1-2 errors in spelling.	Excellent The letter contains no spelling errors.
Letter Format	Poor The assignment is not written in letter form; there are puncutation errors.	Fair The letter does not include all the parts of a friendly letter; there are punctuation errors.	Good The letter includes the five parts of a friendly letter; there are a few punctuation errors.	Excellent The letter includes the five parts of a friendly letter; each part is punctuated correctly.

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