Skip to main content
sign in
Username
Password
forgot?
Sign up
Share
help_outline
help
Pricing
Request Info
Please enable JavaScript on your web browser
menu
iRubric: Social Studies Persuasive Essay rubric
find rubric
Your browser does not support iframes.
edit
print
share
Copy to my rubrics
Bookmark
test run
assess...
delete
Do more...
Social Studies Persuasive Essay
Social Studies Persuasive Essay
Student persuasive essay that uses facts, reasons and details to back up their argument. TEK-ELA 4.19 Students will write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues. 4.19A Students will write persuasive essays for appropriate audiences that establish a position and use supporting details.
Rubric Code:
FB8676
By
tgeoffrion
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject:
Geography
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
K-5, 6-8
Your browser does not support iframes.
Desktop Mode
Mobile Mode
Persuasive Essay Rubric
Expert
4 pts
Practitioner
3 pts
Apprentice
2 pts
Novice
1 pts
Arguments
Expert
*Bases all their arguments on facts, reasons and details. *3 Reasons are stated and each reason is backed up with at least 5 details. *The student has made a strong argument and presents a strong opinion.
Practitioner
*Bases their arguments on facts, reasons and details. *3 Reasons are stated and each reason is backed up with at least 3-4 details. The student has made an adequate argument.
Apprentice
*Uses some facts and reasons to support the argument, but details are lacking.
*Less than 3 reasons are stated and less than 3 details given for each reason and/or the details do not support the reasons.
Novice
*The student lists less than 3 reasons and does not back up argument with supporting details.
Organization
Expert
*The student has used 5 paragraphs: an Opening/Position paragraph to introduced the arguments, 3 reason/support paragraphs, and included a strong relevant conclusion
*Each paragraph follows a logical sequence with ideas that flow naturally
Practitioner
*The student has used 5 paragraphs: an Opening/Position paragraph, 3 reason/support paragraphs and a relevant conclusion paragraph,
*However,
the reasons/supports and/or supporting details at times do not follow a logical sequence and somewhat interferes with the natural flow.
Apprentice
The student has an Opening/Position paragraph, less than 3 reason/support paragraphs and a conclusion paragraph *The reasons/supports and/or supporting details do not follow a logical sequence.
Novice
*The student does not follow the 5 paragraph format that were part of the directions.
*Ideas are disorganized
Introduction Paragraph
Expert
*The student had the three parts of the Introduction including:
-A good Topic sentence that draws the reader in
-Clear Opinion/Position statement
-3 Reasons for position are briefly introduced
Practitioner
*The student had the three parts of the Introduction including:
-A correct Topic sentence
-Opinion/Position statement
-3 Reasons for position are briefly introduced
Apprentice
*The Introduction may be missing a part and/or has incorrect parts
-A Topic sentence
-Opinion/Position statement
-3 Reasons for position
Novice
*The student did not follow directions for the introduction.
*Most parts were incorrect or missing
Conclusion Paragraph
Expert
*The student has an effective Conclusion paragraph including the 4 parts:
-restate the Topic sentence -Restate their Opinion/Position
-Restate their 3 reasons in individual sentences
-Sentence asking the reader to agree with you
Practitioner
*The student has an adequate Conclusion paragraph including the 4 parts:
-restate the Topic sentence -Restate their Opinion/Position
-Restate their 3 reasons in individual sentences
-Sentence asking the reader to agree with you
Apprentice
*The Conclusion paragraph is missing 1 or more of the 4 main parts.
-Topic Sentence
-Opinion/Position
-3 reasons sentences
-Ask the reader to agree with you
Novice
*The student did not use the main idea to bring their paper to a close.
OR
*The Conclusion paragrah is missing
Conventions
Expert
*The student demonstrates excellent command of writing conventions:
-English grammar and usage
-Mechanics: Punctuation, Capitalization and Spelling
-Sentence formation
-There are no errors or, so few that they do not interfere with reader understanding
Practitioner
*The student demonstrates adequate command of writing conventions:
-English grammar and usage
-Mechanics: Punctuation, Capitalization and Spelling
-Sentence formation
-There are few errors that that do not interfere with reader understanding
Apprentice
*The student demonstrates limited or inconsistant control of writing conventions:
-English grammar and usage
-Mechanics: Punctuation, Capitalization and Spelling
-Sentence formation
-There are errors, and the errors interfere with reader understanding
Novice
*The student demonstrates minimal or no control of writing conventions:
-English grammar and usage
-Mechanics: Punctuation, Capitalization and Spelling
-Sentence formation
-There are errors, and the errors consistantly interfere with reader understanding
Keywords:
English, Writing, Persuassive, Essay
Subjects:
English
Geography
Types:
Writing
Discuss this rubric
You may also be interested in:
More rubrics by this author
More English rubrics
More Writing rubrics
Do more with this rubric:
Preview
Preview this rubric.
Edit
Modify this rubric.
Copy
Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.
Print
Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize
Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark
Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run
Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade
Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate
Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish
Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email
Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss
Discuss this rubric with other members.
Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.
Only with iRubric
tm
.
Copyright © 2024
Reazon Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved.
n178
Your browser does not support iframes.
Your browser does not support iframes.
Your browser does not support iframes.