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Persuasive Essay 
Persuasive Essay
Persuasive Essay
Rubric Code: F5X3A3
By mrsaeu
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Essay
  Excellent

10 pts

Good

8 pts

Fair

6 pts

Poor

4 pts

Persuasiveness

Excellent

Thesis sentence is clear and persuasive.
Argument is sound and supported by evidence.
Three + supporting paragraphs contain evidence to support the topic.
Good

Thesis sentence is somewhat clear and persuasive.
Argument and evidence is somewhat weak.
Three + supporting paragraphs do not support the topic.
Fair

Thesis sentence is weak.
Argument and evidence is weak/does not connect to thesis.
Supporting paragraphs do not support topic.
Poor

No thesis sentence.
Argument and evidence to not connect or support one point.
Supporting paragraphs are disconnected.
Organization

Excellent

Essay is clearly organized.
Has clear paragraphs
Has strong topic sentence.
Has three well-supported body paragraphs.
Has clear topic and concluding paragraphs.
Has a good "grabber" sentence.
Good

Essay is organized.
Paragraphing is clear.
Has a grabber sentence.
Has a good topic sentence.
Has moderately supported body paragraphs. Has a topic and concluding paragraph.
Has a grabber sentence.
Fair

Essay has some order and needs revision.
Attempts to use paragraphs.
Attempts an attention-grabber sentence.
Body paragraphs are not well supported.
Topic and concluding paragraphs are weak.
Grabber sentence is weak.
Poor

Topic sentence is very weak.
Has very weak paragraphing.
Has very weak structure.
Has no topic sentence.
Has no grabber sentence.
Vocabulary and Voice

Excellent

Uses many vocabulary words.
No spelling errors.
Uses unique voice for subject.
Many verbs and adjectives.
Good

Uses some vocabulary words.
Few spelling errors.
Uses own voice.
Some verbs and adjectives.
Fair

Uses few vocabulary words.
Some spelling errors.
Voice does not stand out.
Few verbs and adjectives.
Poor

Has simple language.
Many spelling errors.
Voice is weak.
No verbs or adjectives.
Fluency and Grammar

Excellent

Writing is logical and fluid.
Many sentences begin differently.
No grammar or punctuation errors.
Good

Writing is easy to read.
Some sentences begin differently.
Paper needs little editing.
Few grammar or punctuation errors.
Fair

Writing has run-ons or choppy sentences.
Paper needs some editing.
Some punctuation and grammar errors.
Poor

Writing has many errors.
Paper needs much editing.
Many punctuation or grammar errors.
Requirements

Excellent

Meets all requirements handed out: 5+ paragraphs, sentence length of paragraphs, introduction begins with a quote or thought-provoking question, conclusion restates thesis, typed in acceptable font/size
Good

Missing one requirement.
Fair

Missing two requirements.
Poor

Missing three or more requirements.



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