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Persuasive Paper Persuasive Paper Write a persuasive argument using one of the given prompts. The persuasive essay must contain at least 3 fully developed supporting paragraphs. The paper must include proper sources and MLA citations. Rubric Code: F65BCC By Hope0329 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Criterion
	Excellent 10 pts	Good 8 pts	Fair 5 pts	Poor 1 pts
Introduction	Excellent Includes a well-structured thesis statement. It gives background of the information that will be discussed in the essay.	Good Includes a thesis statement. It gives some background information that will be discussed in the essay.	Fair Does not include a thesis statement. There is minimal information about what will be covered in the essay.	Poor There is no introduction present. The paper just begins.
Thesis Statement	Excellent The thesis statement names the topic of the essay and outlines the main points to be discussed.	Good The thesis statement names the topic of the essay. It does not clearly outline the main points of the essay.	Fair The thesis statement outlines some of the main points to be discussed but does not name the topic. It needs a significant amount of work.	Poor The thesis statement does not name the topic and does not preview what will be discussed. The thesis is weak/or not easy to identify.
Content & Development	Excellent Content is comprehensive, accurate. Major points are stated clearly and are well supported with good details. Content and purpose of the writing are clear.	Good Content is somewhat comprehensive and/or persuasive. Major points are addressed, and somewhat supported. Content is somewhat clear.	Fair Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. Major points are addressed, but not well supported. Content is inconsistent and unclear.	Poor Content is incomplete. Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. Lack of persuasive appeals.
Conclusion	Excellent The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the author's position.	Good The conclusion is recognizable. The author's position is restated.	Fair The paper does not end with author's position; therefore the conclusion does not give a solid ending to the essay.	Poor There is no conclusion; the paper just ends.
Conventions	Excellent Author follows rules of grammar, so the essay is exceptionally easy to read.	Good Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content, but the essay is still easy to read.	Fair Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content and interrupt the flow of the essay.	Poor Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content and interrupts the flow of the essay.