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Persuasive Paragraph Rubric Code: H49C8B By mnusca Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Persuasive Thanksgiving Composition Enter rubric description
	Very Good 4 pts	Good 2 pts	Poor 0 pts	Total Points (N/A)
Topic Sentence The topic sentence states an opinion as to whether to eat turkey on Thanksgiving or not.	Very Good Very Good The topic sentence clearly states the writer's opinion as to whether to eat turkey on Thanksgiving.	Good Good The topic sentence vaguely states the writer's opinion as to whether or not to eat turkey on Thanksgiving.	Poor Poor The topic sentence provides a description of the turkey only without stating an opinion.	Total Points
Content Details Sentences provide supporting details justifying the writer's opinion.	Very Good Very Good There are 10 supporting details, which specifically support the topic sentence.	Good Good There are 5 supporting details which specifically support the topic sentence.	Poor Poor The supporting details do not support one side of the argument, rather vary back and fourth between sides.	Total Points
Conclusion Final sentence summarizes the writer's opinion about the topic.	Very Good Very Good The conclusion summarizes the author's viewpoint about either eating or saving the turkey on Thanksgiving.	Good Good The concluding sentences vaguely support the writer's viewpoint.	Poor Poor There are no concluding sentences to restate the writer's opinion.	Total Points