iRubric: Fourth Grade Persuasive Writing Rubric

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Fourth Grade Persuasive Writing Rubric Third Grade Persuasive Writing Rubric Rubric Code: G9X852 By sparker4th Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

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	Below Standards 1 pts	Approaching Standards 2 pts	Meets Standards 3 pts	Above Standards 4 pts
Topic Sentence	Below Standards The writer does not express an opinion.	Approaching Standards The writer has written an opinion.	Meets Standards The writer has a topic sentence which includes an opinion.	Above Standards The writer clearly states a topic sentence which captures the reader's attention and includes an opinion.
Idea Development	Below Standards The writer states reasons but gives no details.	Approaching Standards The writer clearly states reasons with at least one supporting detail for each reason.	Meets Standards The writer clearly states reasons with at least two supporting details for each reason.	Above Standards The writer clearly states at least three reasons with at least two supporting details for each reason.
Organization	Below Standards Reasons are expressed without transition words.	Approaching Standards Reasons and details are expressed with the usage of at least two transition words.	Meets Standards Reasons and details are expressed in a logical order with the usage of at least three appropriate transition words.	Above Standards Reasons and details are expressed in a logical order with the usage of several appropriate transition words.
Concluding Statement	Below Standards The writer does not restate their opinion.	Approaching Standards The writer attempts to restate their opinion.	Meets Standards The writer restates his/her opinion.	Above Standards The writer clearly paraphrases his/her opinion in a different yet thorough way.
Conventions	Below Standards The writer does not use a variety of sentences. There are several errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling.	Approaching Standards The writer uses little variety of sentences. There are no more than four errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling.	Meets Standards The writer uses a variety of sentences. There are no more than three errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling.	Above Standards The writer uses a variety of sentences, which flow smoothly. There are no errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling.