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Persuasive Esssay 
Rubric Code: K2684X
By puakea
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Introduction

Poor

Introduction is trite and dull.
Fair

Introduction lacks an engaging beginning but is relevant to the issue.
Good

Introduction only partially develops the attention-grabbing opener.
Excellent

Introduction grabs the reader's attention with three interresting questions.
Thesis Statement

Poor

Introduction omits thesis statement.
Fair

Thesis statement is missing a key point and/or is vague.
Good

Thesis statement contains two key points and/or is vague.
Excellent

Thesis statement contains three, clear key points.
Body Paragraphs

Poor

Reasons supporting the thesis are not stated, or stated reasons are irrelevant.
Fair

Only one somewhat convincing reason supports the thesis, or stated reasons lack persuasiveness.
Good

At least two somewhat convincing and relevant reasons support the thesis.
Excellent

Essay contains three body paragraphs which coincide with the thesis statement.
Persuasive Support

Poor

Supporting reasons are not arranged in an order that makes sense.
Fair

Supporting reasons are in an order that makes sense at times.
Good

Supporting reasons are in a basic logical order, with minor lapses.
Excellent

Supporting reasons are relevant, convincing and in a logical order.
Conclusion

Poor

Conclusion lacks a summary of reasons and a call to action.
Fair

Conclusion refers to reasons and/or gives an unrealistic or unsupported call to action.
Good

Conclusion generally summarizes the reasons and/or gives a reasonable call to action.
Excellent

Conclusion concisely summarizes the reasons and/or gives a well-supported and specific call to action.
Writing Conventions

Poor

Minimal use of standard English spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure appropriate for this grade level confuses the reader.
Fair

Inconsistent use of standard English spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure appropriate for this grade level may confuse the reader.
Good

Standard English spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure are used appropriately for this grade level, with few problems.
Excellent

Standard English spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure are used appropriately for this grade level, throughout the essay.
Format

Poor

Essay does not contain most of the format requirements.
Fair

Essay does not contain many of the format requirements.
Good

Essay contains most of the format requirements.
Excellent

Essay is typed in preset, 12 font, or neatly handwritten on the front side of the paper. Name, date, subject, and assignment are in the top right hand corner, or on a title page. Essay title is centered at the top of the first page and is taken from the last 2-5 words in the final sentence.




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