iRubric: Rubric for Persuasive Letter

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Rubric for Persuasive Letter Students required to write a persuasive letter. Rubric Code: F69CC7 By gatorgirl74 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Communication Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Persuasive Letter
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Introduction	Poor Topic sentence is not stated at all.	Fair Topic sentence is noted, but needs more work - too vague.	Good Topic sentence is clearly developed.	Excellent Topic sentence is clearly developed. Introduction is creative and grabs the attention of the reader.
Persuasive Elements	Poor Writer does not provide any reasons or examples.	Fair Writer provides one reason to support topic sentence. Writer provides one example to support reason.	Good Writer provides 2 reasons to support topic sentence. Writer provides 2 examples to support each reason.	Excellent Writer provides 3 reasons to support topic sentence. Writer provides an example for each reason.
Conclusion	Poor Conclusion has no reference of topic sentence or reasons.	Fair Conclusion reiterates topic sentence, but does not enlist reasons.	Good Conclusion reiterates topic sentence and reasons .	Excellent Conclusion reiterates topic sentence and reasons. Conclusion is creatively-written and memorable to the reader.
Content/Development	Poor Letter in not well-thought out, planned or supported with reasons.	Fair Letter content needs work. Topic sentence and reasons are vague.	Good Letter is well-thought out and planned. Topic sentence is clear and reasons are valid.	Excellent Letter is well-thought out and planned. Topic sentence is clear and reasons are valid. Letter is interesting and transitions well.
Mechanics	Poor 6 or more spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors	Fair 3-5 spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors	Good 2 or less spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors	Excellent No spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors