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Persuasive Writing Earth Day Persuasive Writing Persuasive Writing Rubric Code: G58AX5 By chmarsala Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Persuasive Writing
	Minimal 4 pts	Basic 6 pts	Proficient 8 pts	Advanced 10 pts
Position/Focus	Minimal Has no topic sentence. States no position. Shows no focus.	Basic Has a topic sentence, but does not state issue. Position not clearly stated. Lack of focus.	Proficient Has a topic sentence that states the issue. Position stated. Good focus.	Advanced Has an effective topic sentence that clearly states the issue. Position clearly stated. Excellent focus.
Supporting Reasons	Minimal No reasons are given to support position.	Basic One reason given to support position.	Proficient Two reasons given to support position.	Advanced Three reasons given to support position.
Conclusion	Minimal Has no conclusion.	Basic A conclusion sentence is present, but does not re-state position.	Proficient A conclusion sentence is present and position is re-stated.	Advanced A conclusion sentence is present, position is clearly re-stated, and feelings are emphasized in an interesting manner.
Grammar/Punctuation	Minimal 6 or more grammar or punctuation errors are present.	Basic 4-5 grammar or punctuation errors are present.	Proficient 2-3 grammar or punctuation errors are present.	Advanced 0-1 grammar or punctuation errors are present.