iRubric: A Persuasive Essay rubric

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A Persuasive Essay A Persuasive Essay Write a persuasive argument about your product. The persuasive essay must contain 5 fully developed supporting paragraphs . You should incorporate persuasive strategies and voice in your writing. Rubric Code: F2CCW8 By rebeccaroland Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Criterion
	Level 4 4 pts	Level 3 3 pts	Level 2 2 pts	Level 1 1 pts
Content, and Delopment	Level 4 - Content is comprehensive - Persuasive appeals are identifiable - Major points are stated clearly and supported with good details.	Level 3 - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Persuasive appeals are identifiable but questionable - Major points are addressed, but not supported.	Level 2 - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. -Lack of persuasive appeals	Level 1 - Incomplete
Persuasive Techniques and Voice	Level 4 --Most Persuasive strategies are included. --Strategy is very effective, and is supported. --Position is clearly stated	Level 3 --Many persuasive strategies are included. --Position is stated but not maintained	Level 2 --Some persuasive strategies are included. --Statement of position cannot be determined	Level 1 --Incomplete
Organization & Structure	Level 4 - Quality paragraphs with good transitions between each one. - Counter-argument present and/or addressed	Level 3 - 5 paragraphs - Paragraph transitions need some improvement. -Lack of counterargument	Level 2 - Organization and structure detract from the content. - Article is disjointed and lack transition of thoughts. - 4-5 paragraphs -Lack of counterargument	Level 1 - Incomplete
Grammar & Vocabulary	Level 4 - Rules of grammar and usage are followed. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure. -Strong use of descriptive vocabulary	Level 3 - Essay contains few grammatical errors. - Vocabulary somewhat limited.	Level 2 - Essay contains numerous grammatical errors.	Level 1 -Incomplete
MLA Style	Level 4 -12 pt. Times New Roman - Double Spaced - Heading in upper left-hand corner	Level 3 Missing one of the following: -12 pt. Times New Roman - Double Spaced - Heading in upper left-hand corner	Level 2 Missing 2 or more of the following: -12 pt. Times New Roman - Double Spaced - Heading in upper left-hand corner	Level 1 - Incomplete