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Persuasive Essay;Five Paragraph Essay Literary Analysis;Five Paragraph Essay Rubric Code: L499W2 By t_a_spanos Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Persuasive Essay
	6 6 pts	8 8 pts	9 9 pts	10 10 pts
Essay title 10 pts	6 Weak attempt to gain the reader's attention and reveal the topic.	8 Attempts to grab the attention and reveal the topic but needs work.	9 Reveals the topic and grabs the attention.	10 Reveals the topic and grabs the attention creatively and well.
Introduction 10 pts	6 Introduction does not introduce required information and does not have the characteristics of an introduction	8 Introduction missing one element	9 - Begins with a grabber -Introduces and explains the topic - Introduces thesis: writer's opinion of the subject's character.	10 Introduces all elements and is creative and unique.
Focus 1 pts	6 Issue is not very controversial, and the author does not really explain the issue.	8 Issue is somewhat controversial, and the focus is not fully explained.	9 Essay is focused on a controversial issue, and the issue is fairly well explained.	10 Essay is focused on a controversial issue and clearly explains the issue.
Thesis 10 pts	6 Thesis is unclear and unsupported.	8 Thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary.	9 Thesis is very clear and strongly supported with concrete details and commentary throughout the essay.	10 Thesis takes a very clear position on the issue and is well-developed. Main points are introduced clearly. Theme is supported throughout with concrete details and appropriate commentary.
Topic Sentences 10 pts	6 Topic sentences are unclear and merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic.	8 Topic sentences are fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be.	9 Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis.	10 Topic Sentences clearly offer logical support for the writer's position and are clear, succinct and connected to the thesis with key words.
Body Paragraph 1 10 pts	6 Body paragraph does not contain concrete details and commentary.	8 Body paragraph does contain some concrete detail and limited commentary (explanation of student's thoughts)	9 Body Paragraph contains at least two concrete details and is followed by commentary.	10 Body paragraph contains at least three supporting examples, facts, details which are clearly connected to the thesis and topic sentence.
Body Paragraph 2 10 pts	6 Body paragraph does not contain concrete details and commentary.	8 Body paragraph does contain some concrete detail and limited commentary (explanation of student's thoughts)	9 Body Paragraph contains at least two concrete details and is followed by commentary.	10 Body paragraph contains at least three supporting examples, facts, details which are clearly connected to the thesis and topic sentence.
Body Paragraph 3 10 pts	6 Body paragraph does not contain concrete details and commentary.	8 Body paragraph does contain some concrete detail and limited commentary (explanation of student's thoughts)	9 Body Paragraph contains at least two concrete details and is followed by commentary.	10 Body paragraph contains at least three supporting examples, facts, details which are clearly connected to the thesis and topic sentence.
Conclusion 10 pts	6 Does not restate thesis and main points.	8 Restates thesis and main points and does not introduce any new ideas.	9 Restates thesis and main points, does not introduce new ideas, and reads like the ending of an essay.	10 Restates thesis and main points, does not introduce any new ideas, and reads like the ending of an essay with a unique or creative comment/ending.
Organization 10 pts	6 Essay and paragraphs do not flow smoothly and logically. No transitions or key words are used to connect ideas.	8 Essays and paragraphs have several awkward spots that impact the flow. Transitions and key words are few and do not help much in connecting ideas.	9 Essay and paragraphs have a few awkward areas. Ideas are well-connected with transitions and key words.	10 Essay and paragraphs flow logically. Ideas are cohesive. Transitions and key words are effectively used.
Quotations 1 pts	6 Too few.	8 Missing one.	9 Required number.	10 More than sufficient.
Quotes/Citations 10 pts	6 All naked and/or done improperly.	8 Citations attempted but done incorrectly.	9 Quotes and Citations for the most part done correctly.	10 No Naked Quotes! Citations done properly.
Rhetoical Appeals 1 pts Logical, Ethical, and Emotional	6 Limited appeals to the audience.	8 The writer attempts to use the appeals, but the attempts are awkward or unpersuasive.	9 Writer attempts to use these appeals and for the most part they are persuasive.	10 Writer appeals to the audience using these appeals effectively to persuade.
Spelling and Grammar 10 pts	6 Many spelling and grammatical errors.	8 2-3 spelling and grammatical errors.	9 0-1 spelling and grammatical errors.	10 Clean and free of spelling and grammatical errors and presents complex use of grammar and vocabulary.
Word choice and figurative language 10 pts	6 Word choice does not show thought or diversity. No figurative language is employed. No meaningful attempt to use persuasive language.	8 Word choice shows little thought or creativity. Word choices could be more persuasive. Figurative language is used only once or twice.	9 Word choices are diverse and creative. Word choices are mostly persuasive. Figurative language is used fairly often.	10 Word choices are creative, diverse, persuasive, and bring the essay to life. Figurative language is used creatively and meaningfully.
Planner 10 pts	6 Planner has very little filled out.	8 Planner is incomplete.	9 Planner is mostly complete.	10 Planner is complete.
Peer Review 10 pts	6	8	9	10 Present.
Rough Draft 10 pts	6 Rough Draft is very wimpy.	8 Weak rough draft.	9 Good rough draft.	10 Strong rough draft.
Works Cited Page 10 pts	6 Not enough sources and improperly done.	8 Either the number of the formatting is off.	9 Has the required number of sources and is mostly formatted properly.	10 Contains the required number of sources and is formatted well.

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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