iRubric: Rubric for Persuasive Paragraph Writing

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Rubric for Persuasive Paragraph Writing Rubric for Persuasive Paragraph Writing Rubric Code: FXWW737 By kicsandra Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Paragraph Writing - Descriptive
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Needs attention 1 pts
Topic Sentence	Excellent The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the main idea of the paragraph content.	Good The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall main idea of the sentences present.	Fair The topic sentence gives little evidence of a main idea connecting to the other sentences.	Needs attention There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
Supporting Details	Excellent Topic is supported by more than three clear, appropriate supporting detail sentences.	Good Topic is supported by three clear, appropriate supporting detail sentences.	Fair Topic is supported by more than one or two clear and appropriate supporting detail sentences.	Needs attention There is a slight attempt at supporting details.
Persuasion/Reasoning	Excellent All supporting details include persuasive language that explains the reasoning behind the position in the topic sentence.	Good Two of the supporting details include persuasive language that explains the reasoning behind the position in the topic sentence.	Fair One of the supporting details include persuasive language that explains the reasoning behind the position in the topic sentence.	Needs attention None of the supporting details include persuasive language that explains the reasoning behind the position in the topic sentence.
Conclusion/Clincher	Excellent The conclusion is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats the main idea of the topic sentence.	Good The conclusion is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a somewhat clear statement that repeats part of the main idea from the topic sentence.	Fair The conclusion is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is not a clear statement and does not repeat the idea of the topic sentence.	Needs attention There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Conventions	Excellent Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.	Good Writing contains one or two consistent grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly.	Fair Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Numerous simple spelling errors.	Needs attention Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the paragraph.