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Napoléon and his army vs. the Russians at Moscow 
Persuasive Essay Rubric
You are the general in charge of the Russian army and the city of Moscow. Napoléon and the French army have been victorious over the Russians so far. Now the "The Little General" is threatening the Russian capital. Having read the poem, "The Expiation," and seen parts of the movie, "War and Peace," write a persuasive essay about what YOU would do and justify your reasons
Rubric Code: G2B73A
By bigswede
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

20 pts

Good

18 pts

Fair

15 pts

Unsatisfactory

10 pts

Focus or 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 only.
Fair

The thesis statement outlines some or all of the main points to be discussed but does not name the topic
Unsatisfactory

The thesis statement does not name the topic and does not preview what will be discussed.
Support for Position

Excellent

Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement. The writer anticipates biases or arguments and has provided at least one counter-argument.
Good

Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence that support the position statement.
Fair

Includes 2 pieces of evidence that support the position statement.
Unsatisfactory

Includes 1 or fewer pieces of evidence.
Evidence and Examples

Excellent

All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.
Good

Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.
Fair

At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant.
Unsatisfactory

Evidence and examples are not relevant and/or are not explained.
Audience

Excellent

Demonstrates a clear understanding of the potential reader and uses appropriate vocabulary and arguments. Anticipates reader's questions and provides thorough answers appropriate for that audience.
Good

Demonstrates a general understanding of the potential reader and uses vocabulary and arguments appropriate for that audience.
Fair

Demonstrates some understanding of the potential reader and uses arguments appropriate for that audience.
Unsatisfactory

It is not clear who the author is writing for.
Grammar and Spelling

Excellent

The essay contains no grammatical and/or spelling errors
Good

The essay contains between 1-4 grammatical and/or spelling errors
Fair

The essay contains between 5-9 grammatical and/or spelling errors
Unsatisfactory

The essay contains 10 or more grammatical and/or spelling errors



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  • Hugo: The Expiation; Napoleon Battle of Moscow

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