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Persuasive Letter Rubric
Persuasive Letter Rubric
Persuasion is writing or speaking that tries to convince people to agree with a writer's perspective. Write a persuasive letter about something that really matters to you.
Rubric Code:
H88534
By
abostic_01
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Persuasive Letter
Persuasion is writing or speaking that tries to convince people to agree with a writer's perspective. Write a persuasive letter to convince your teacher to take you on a field trip.
Excellent
20 pts
Good
15 pts
Fair
10 pts
Poor
5 pts
Organization
Excellent
The writing begins with a clear and concise statement of opinion. The body provides support for this statement by means of evidence and logic. The writing concludes with a final thought.
Good
The writing contains a clear statement of opinion. The body provides support for this statement by means of evidence and logic. The writing concludes with a final thought.
Fair
The writing contains a statement of opinion, and the body provides support for this statement with some evidence. The writing may not conclude with a final thought.
Poor
The writing lacks any real organization, and it may also lack a statement of opinion.
Elements of Persuasion
Excellent
The writer primarily supports the opinion with facts, examples, reasons, and persuasive language. The writer builds a strong case for the opinion, while maintaining a committed, reasonable tone.
Good
The writer supports the opinion mainly through facts, examples, reasons. The writer builds a case for the opinion, while maintaining a reasonable tone.
Fair
The writer tries to support the opinion, but the evidence may e weak or hard to follow. More or stronger support is needed. The tone may be inconsistent.
Poor
The persuasive techniques may be limited, and the evidence may be undeveloped or hard to follow. More support is needed. The tone may be inconsistent or sarcastic, and the aruments may be illogical or inappropriate for the audience.
Conventions
Grammar, Usage, Mechanics
Excellent
There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Word choice is appropriate for the audience and often particularly apt or powerful.
Good
There are minor errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Word choice is appropriate for the audience.
Fair
There are numerous errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Word choice may be inappropriate for the audience.
Poor
Numerous errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar may hinder comprehension. Word choice is inappropriate for the audience.
Spelling
Excellent
The letter contains no spelling errors.
Good
The letter contains 1-2 errors in spelling.
Fair
The letter contains 3-5 errors in spelling.
Poor
Numerous errors in spelling.
Friendly Letter Format
Excellent
The letter includes the five parts of a friendly letter; each part is punctuated correctly.
Good
The letter includes the five parts of a friendly letter; there are a few punctuation errors.
Fair
The letter does not include all the parts of a friendly letter; there are punctuation errors.
Poor
The assignment is not written in letter form; there are puncutation errors.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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