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Persuasive Essay 
Persuasive Essay
Write a persuasive argument in response to the the prompt. The persuasive essay must contain at least five fully developed paragraphs. The paper must include proper sources and MLA citations.
Rubric Code: KAB4X3
By gryderm
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Essay
  Novice

4 pts

Apprentice

6 pts

Practitioner

8 pts

Expert

10 pts

Introduction

Novice

There is no introduction present. The paper just begins.
Apprentice

- Intro is included, but it is not interesting.
- Includes a weak thesis statement.
- Includes minimal or no background information
Practitioner

- Intro is somewhat interesting.
- Includes a clear thesis statement.
- Includes some background information
Expert

- Intro is attention-getting.
- Includes a well-
structured thesis.
- Contains necessary background information
Appeals

Novice

Statement of position cannot be determined. Paper reads like an informational essay. May use "I think" statements.
Apprentice

- One appeal is used.
- Position is stated but not supported throughout essay.
- uses many "I think" statements.
Practitioner

- Two appeals are included.
- Position is stated but not maintained consistently throughout the essay.
Expert

- Use all three appeals.
- Position is clearly stated and consistently maintained.
Content & Development

Novice

Content is incomplete. Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. Lack of persuasive appeals.
Apprentice

Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. Major points are addressed, but not well supported. Content is inconsistent and unclear.
Practitioner

Content is somewhat comprehensive and/or persuasive. Major points are addressed, and somewhat supported. Content is somewhat clear.
Expert

Content is comprehensive, accurate. Major points are stated clearly and are well supported with good details. Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Organization

Novice

The transitions between ideas are unclear and/or nonexisitent.
Apprentice

Some transitions work well, but some connections between ideas are fuzzy.

Paragraph structure is attempted.
Practitioner

Transition show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety.

Paragraph structure is used.
Expert

A variety of thoughtful transition are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected.

Proper paragraph structure is used.
Conventions

Novice

Author makes more than 8 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content and interrupts the flow of the essay.
Apprentice

Author makes 5-7 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content and interrupt the flow of the essay.
Practitioner

Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar that distract the reader from the content, but the essay is still easy to read.
Expert

Author follows rules of grammar, so the essay is exceptionally easy to read.
Citations

Novice

Sources are not documented and a works-cited page is not included.
Apprentice

Some information is properly documented and the works-cited page is incomplete or incorrect.
Practitioner

Sources are documented and a works-cited page is included, but one or both are incomplete or incorrect.
Expert

Sources are properly documented and the works-cited page is complete and correct.



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