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Persuasive Writing Persuasive Writing Persuasive Writing Rubric Code: E94563 By jsions Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Persuasive Writing
	Advanced 4 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Basic 2 pts	Minimal 1 pts	Enter Title 0 pts
Position/Focus	Advanced Has an effective topic sentence that clearly states the issue. Position clearly stated. Excellent focus.	Proficient Has a topic sentence that states the issue. Position stated. Good focus.	Basic Has a topic sentence, but does not state issue. Position not clearly stated. Lack of focus.	Minimal Has no topic sentence. States no position. Shows no focus.	Enter Title Incomplete or not attempted
Supporting Reasons	Advanced Three reasons given to support position.	Proficient Two reasons given to support position.	Basic One reason given to support position.	Minimal No reasons are given to support position.	Enter Title incomplete or not attempted
Conclusion	Advanced A conclusion sentence is present, position is clearly re-stated, and feelings are emphasized in an interesting manner.	Proficient A conclusion sentence is present and position is re-stated.	Basic A conclusion sentence is present, but does not re-state position.	Minimal Has no conclusion.	Enter Title incomplete or not attempted
Grammar/Punctuation	Advanced 0-1 grammar or punctuation errors are present.	Proficient 2-3 grammar or punctuation errors are present.	Basic 4-5 grammar or punctuation errors are present.	Minimal 6 or more grammar or punctuation errors are present.	Enter Title incomplete or not attemptted