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Persuasive Essay 
This is a persuasive essay for a 5/6 blended English class.
Rubric Code: EAX44C
By pompeliok
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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  Poor

5 pts

Fair

10 pts

Good

15 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Introduction

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Poor

Introduction is unclear or worded in a confusing way. There is no thesis statement at the end.
Fair

Introduction is provided, but is worded in a complicated way. There is a thesis statement at the end of the introduction.
Good

Introduction is nicely written with a thesis statement at the end. It may lack a strong lead.
Excellent

Introduction begins with a strong lead and ends with the thesis statement,
Thesis statement

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Poor

Thesis statement does not include topic with four main points. It is not restated in the conclusion.
Fair

Thesis statement includes topic and four main points, but is worded in a complicated way. It is not restated in the conclusion.
Good

Thesis statement includes topic and four main reasons. It is located twice within the essay, but is not restated well.
Excellent

Thesis statement includes topic and four main points. It is direct and easily understood. It is restated in the conclusion.
Body paragraph 1

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Poor

No transition words or facts. No sentence variation.
Fair

No transition words. Some facts, not sourced. Little sentence variation.
Good

Transition words, facts and sourcing. Some sentence variation.
Excellent

Transition words, facts and sourcing is complete. Sentences show variation.
Body paragraph 2

Poor

No transition words or facts. No sentence variation.
Fair

No transition words. Some facts, not sourced. Little sentence variation.
Good

Transition words, facts and sourcing. Some sentence variation.
Excellent

Transition words, facts and sourcing is complete. Sentences show variation.
Body paragraph 3

Poor

No transition words or facts. No sentence variation.
Fair

No transition words. Some facts, not sourced. Little sentence variation.
Good

Transition words, facts and sourcing. Some sentence variation.
Excellent

Transition words, facts and sourcing is complete. Sentences show variation.
Body Paragraph 4

Poor

No transition words or facts. No sentence variation.
Fair

No transition words. Some facts, not sourced. Little sentence variation.
Good

Transition words, facts and sourcing. Some sentence variation.
Excellent

Transition words, facts and sourcing is complete. Sentences show variation.
Conclusion

Poor

Does not begin with a thesis statement, is disorganized and difficult to follow, shows little closure for the essay
Fair

Has thesis statement, but is misplaced or out of order. There is some organization.
Good

Thesis statement as at beginning of conclusion, but is not restated. There is closure to the essay.
Excellent

Thesis statement is restated from introduction. It is well-organized and ends with closure.
Works Cited

Poor

There is no works cited or list of web sites.
Fair

There is only a list of websites, not in the correct format.
Good

There is a works cited, but it has less than 3 sources.
Excellent

Contains at least 3 properly cited sources in alphabetical order.




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