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Persuasive Essay
7th grade essay
5 paragraph persuasive essay
Rubric Code:
JX39535
By
bvankeulen
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Persuasive essay
Proficient
3 pts
Expanding
2 pts
Developing
1 pts
Introduction
Proficient
The introduction is clear and easy to follow. The thesis statement is included. The student has a catchy introduction.
Expanding
There are minor problems with the introduction. The student attempted a catchy introduction, but had errors.
Developing
There are major problems with the introduction.
Thesis statement
Proficient
The thesis statement is contained within one sentence and contains 3 points.
Expanding
There are minor problems with the thesis statement.
Developing
There are major problems with the thesis statement.
Topic sentences
Proficient
The topic sentences clearly correspond to the thesis statement and contain 3 or more sub-points. Content is persuasive & comprehensive.
Expanding
There are minor problems with the topic sentences. Content is not very persuasive &/or comprehensive.
Developing
There are major problems with the topic sentences. Points are not persuasive.
Supporting points and details.
Proficient
Details and points contained in the paragraphs clearly support the topic sentences. Persuasive strategies clearly support the topic.
Expanding
There are minor problems with the supporting points and details. Strategies are effective & claim is mostly supported.
Developing
There are major problems with the supporting points and details.
Conclusion
Proficient
The concluding paragraph clearly summarizes the essay. A restatement of the thesis statement is included in a new form.
Expanding
There are minor problems with the conclusion.
Developing
There are major problems with the conclusion.
Persuasive Techniques and Voice
Proficient
Most Persuasive strategies are included. Strategy is very effective, and is supported. Position is clearly stated.
Expanding
Many persuasive strategies are included. Position is stated but not maintained.
Developing
Some persuasive strategies are included. Statement of position cannot be determined.
Sentence fragments and run-ons
Proficient
There are no sentence fragments or run-on sentences found within the essay.
Expanding
There are a few fragments and/or run-ons found within the essay.
Developing
There are several framents and/or run-ons found within the essay.
Grammar/Usage
Proficient
There are no grammar/ usage issues found within the essay.
Expanding
There are few grammar/usage issues found within the essay.
Developing
There are several grammar/usage issues found within the essay.
Capitalization and punctuation
Proficient
There are no capitalization or punctuation errors found within the essay.
Expanding
There are a few capitalization and/or punctuation errors found within the essay.
Developing
There are several capitalization and/or punctuation errors found within the essay.
Spelling
Proficient
There are no spelling errors found within the essay.
Expanding
There are a few spelling errors found within the essay.
Developing
There are several spelling errors found within the essay.
Formatting
Proficient
The essay adheres to MLA style formatting as discussed in class.
Expanding
There are a few errors in formatting.
Developing
There are several errors in formatting.
Keywords:
essay
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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