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Persuasive Essay 
Persuasive Essay
Students will write a persuasive essay in which they state which character is more believable, likable, or most like themselves. Students will also be comparing and contrasting the characters.
Rubric Code: G38824
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Convinced!

4 pts

See point.

3 pts

Maybe?

2 pts

Not convinced!

1 pts

Introduction

Convinced!

You DEFINITELY got the reader's attention.
Introduction clearly states the essay's thesis and identifies the works' titles and authors.
See point.

You got the reader's attention.
Introduction includes a vague thesis statement and identifies the works' titles and authors.
Maybe?

The reader knows your point of view.
Introduction does not include a thesis statement, but does identify the works' titles and authors.
Not convinced!

You did not write a clear introduction, if any.
Introduction does not include any of these elements.
Arguments

Convinced!

Body discusses two or more similarities and differences and continues by persuading the reader about one of the character's human qualities.
You stayed on topic for your entire essay.
See point.

Body discusses two or more similarities and differences but is missing persuasive information about one of the character's human qualities.
Mostly on topic.
Maybe?

Body discuses some similarities or differences but DOES NOT really give effective examples supporting your position.
At times may be off topic.
Not convinced!

Your arguments and/or examples are not very convincing.
Your essay is not clear because you did not stay on topic.
Paragraphing

Convinced!

You wrote 3-5 well-thought out paragraphs, including a conclusion.
Appropriate transitional expressions and ample support of statements.
See point.

You writing has paragraphs, but you may have not included at least 3, or a conclusion.
Some transitional expressions and support of statements.
Maybe?

You should make some paragraphing changes. Few transitional phrases and little support for statements.
Not convinced!

Your essay may have more than one paragraph but might be missing the introduction or conclusion.
No transitional phrases and support of statements.
Conventions

Convinced!

You did not make any spelling or grammatical mistakes. You included a title, and you indented paragraphs.
See point.

You have some spelling and grammatical mistakes. You included a title, and/or indented paragraphs.
It is not difficult to read.
Maybe?

You have several spelling and grammatical mistakes. You did not include a title, and/or you forgot to indent paragraphs.
Some mistakes make it difficult to read.
Not convinced!

It is difficult to read your writing. There is no evidence of editing.
Readability

Convinced!

Neat penmanship. No erasures, smears or other problems in appearance.
See point.

Attempt at neat penmanship. Pencil used in final draft. Some smears and other blemishes to the appearance.
Maybe?

Paper is not inviting to read. Overall a bit sloppy in appearance.
Not convinced!

Difficult to impossible to read because of lack of attention to appearance.



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