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Persuasive Writing Rubric Persuasive Writing Rubric Rubric Code: F7WXA8 By jenny70371 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Persuasive Writing
	1 1 pts	2 2 pts	3 3 pts	4 4 pts
Communication	1 Uses simple ideas to support opinion. Writes arguments that lack clarity to convince the reader.	2 Uses some pertinent information to support opinion. Writes some clear arguments that convince the reader	3 Uses pertinent information to support opinion. Writes clear arguments that convince the reader	4 Always uses pertinent information to support opinion. Writes clear and precise arguments that convince the reader
Organization of ideas	1 There is no clear organization or structure of facts and opinions to form arguments.	2 There is an attempt to organize the facts and opinions of arguments, but the sequence is not clear.	3 The organization of facts and opinions of arguments is logical and effective.	4 The organization of facts and opinions of arguments is very logical and quite effective.
Understanding of persuasive writing	1 Shows a limited understanding of the of the key elements needed to write a persuasive text. introduction; 3 arguments; conclusion; persuasive language.	2 Shows some understanding of the of the key elements needed to write a persuasive text. introduction; 3 arguments; conclusion; persuasive language.	3 Shows a good understanding of the of the key elements needed to write a persuasive text. introduction; 3 arguments; conclusion; persuasive language.	4 Shows an excellent understanding of the of the key elements needed to write a persuasive text. introduction; 3 arguments; conclusion; persuasive language.
Conventions	1 Some simple sentence structures, punctuation and correct spelling of familiar words are evident, but overall communications is limited due to frequency of errors.	2 Basic sentence structure, punctuation and correct spelling are evident, but persistent errors in one or more areas affect clarity at times.	3 Varied and complex of sentence structures, punctuation and spelling are apparent and vocabulary is effective.	4 Varied and complex sentence structures together with a strong individual style reinforces the overall effect of the piece.