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Persuasive Essay 
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Persuasive essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: E964C4
By tricia5340
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Advanced (20)

20 pts

Proficient (15)

15 pts

Basic (10)

10 pts

Below Basic (5)

5 pts

Introduction/Thesis Statement

Advanced (20)

Very well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest and provide needed background information.
Proficient (15)

Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. More background information is needed.
Basic (10)

Introduction and thesis statement introduce the topic, but they either do not give accurate and complete information.
Below Basic (5)

Introduction and thesis statement do not clearly state an opinion on the topic. No background information is given.
Body Paragraphs

Advanced (20)

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.
Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there are enough details to convince the reader they should agree with their opinion. Ideas are supported with clear facts, statistics and anecdotes.
Proficient (15)

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.
Ideas are supported with somewhat relevant facts, statistics and anecdotes.
Basic (10)

At least one topic sentence is not clear or relevant to the thesis statement.
Ideas are not well supported supported with relevant facts, statistics and anecdotes.
Below Basic (5)

There are no apparent topic sentences for each paragraph.
No use of facts, statistics or anecdotes to support ideas.
Conclusion

Advanced (20)

The concluding paragraph restates the thesis and clearly reminds readers why they should agree with their opinion.
Proficient (15)

The concluding paragraph restates the thesis and reminds readers why they should agree with their opinion, but it is not very engaging or interesting.
Basic (10)

The concluding paragraph readers why they should agree with their opinion. but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Below Basic (5)

There is no conclusion evident in the essay, OR the conclusion does not clearly remind readers why they should agree with their opinion.
Overall Organization

Advanced (20)

Ideas are presented chronologically (time order) or by order of importance. There are (3) clearly stated body paragraphs that include reasons and support for their opinion.
Proficient (15)

Ideas are presented chronologically (time order) or by order of importance. The ideas in the (3) body paragraphs are somewhat clear and may/may not include reasons and support for their opinion.
Basic (10)

The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern, or points and support do not adequately provide for a convincing persuasive approach.
Below Basic (5)

No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Style & Mechanics

Advanced (20)

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the essay.

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Proficient (15)

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader.

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
Basic (10)

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the essay.

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned.
Below Basic (5)

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.



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