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Persuasive Essay Persuasive Essay Write a persuasive argument in response to the the prompt. The persuasive essay must contain at least five fully developed paragraphs. The paper must include proper sources and MLA citations. Rubric Code: EBW839 By gryderm Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Persuasive Essay
	Novice 4 pts	Apprentice 6 pts	Practitioner 8 pts	Expert 10 pts
Introduction	Novice There is no introduction present. The paper just begins.	Apprentice - Intro is included, but it is not interesting. - Includes a weak thesis statement. - Includes minimal or no background information	Practitioner - Intro is somewhat interesting. - Includes a clear thesis statement. - Includes some background information	Expert - Intro is attention-getting. - Includes a well- structured thesis. - Contains necessary background information
Content & Development	Novice Content is incomplete. Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. Lack of persuasive appeals.	Apprentice Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. Major points are addressed, but not well supported. Content is inconsistent and unclear.	Practitioner Content is somewhat comprehensive and/or persuasive. Major points are addressed, and somewhat supported. Content is somewhat clear.	Expert Content is comprehensive, accurate. Major points are stated clearly and are well supported with good details. Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Organization	Novice The transitions between ideas are unclear and/or nonexisitent.	Apprentice Some transitions work well, but some connections between ideas are fuzzy. Paragraph structure is attempted.	Practitioner Transition show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety. Paragraph structure is used.	Expert A variety of thoughtful transition are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected. Proper paragraph structure is used.
Conventions	Novice Author makes more than 8 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content and interrupts the flow of the essay.	Apprentice Author makes 5-7 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content and interrupt the flow of the essay.	Practitioner Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content, but the essay is still easy to read.	Expert Author follows rules of grammar, so the essay is exceptionally easy to read.
Citations	Novice Sources are not documented and a works-cited page is not included.	Apprentice Some information is properly documented and the works-cited page is incomplete or incorrect.	Practitioner Sources are documented and a works-cited page is included, but one or both are incomplete or incorrect.	Expert Sources are properly documented and the works-cited page is complete and correct.