iRubric: Rubric for Persuasive Essay

The first body paragraph is not clear enough. It attempts to support the thesis but does not do so clearly. Too much necessary information has been left out. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have probably not been used.

There is a paragraph which follows the introduction. It attempts to support the thesis but may not do so clearly. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have not been effectively used. It does not come to a strong finish.

The first body paragraph is good. The sentences all work together to support the thesis statement. Transitional words could been used more often/clearly. Specific details and examples have been used. It may not end with a strong closing sentence.

The first body paragraph is strong. All of the sentences clearly connect to each other. Smooth and precise transition words have been used. This paragraph contains a clear reason which supports the thesis and is backed up with at least two reasons. Enough specific details and examples have been used.

The third body paragraph is not clear enough. It attempts to support the thesis but does not do so clearly. Too much necessary information has been left out. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have probably not been used. Not elaborative

The third body paragraph is not clear enough. It attempts to support the thesis but does not do so clearly. Too much necessary information has been left out. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have probably not been used. Slightly elaborative.

The third body paragraph is good. The sentences all work together to support the thesis statement. Transitional words could been used more often/clearly. Specific details and examples have been used. It may end but may not come to a strong close. Somewhat elaborative.

The third body paragraph is strong. All of the sentences clearly connect to each other. Smooth and precise transition words have been used. This paragraph contains a clear reason which supports the thesis and is backed up with at least two reasons. Enough specific details and examples have been used. Elaborative

Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling.
Paper contains a lot of errors that negatively affect or weaken the meaning of the writing.

Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling.
Paper contains few errors that sometimes effect the paper's content and hurt the quality of the writing.

Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling.
Paper contains minimal errors that do not effect the paper's content.

Mecahincs, Usage, Grammar, Spelling.
Paper conatians few or no errors. Sentence structure and the writers's grasp on grammar enhance the quality of the writing.