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Persuasive Essay Persuasive Essay Students will write a persuasive essay. They will include an introduction, 3 supporting paragraphs and a closing paragraph. All writing and editing will be done in class. Rubric Code: M39X46 By cmcccann444 Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

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	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Introduction	Poor Student has an introduction that is very weak. The opinion of the writer may or may not be present.	Fair Student has introduced their topic but has not allowed the reader to become interested. The writer states their opinion.	Good Student has introduced their topic in a way that gets the reader slightly interested. The writer clearly states their opinion.	Excellent Student has introduced their topic in a way that gets the reader interested. The writer clearly and confidently states their opinion.
Supporting Paragraphs	Poor Student has written supportive paragraphs. The writer is not very persuasive and provides little to no support for their opinion.	Fair Student has written 3 supportive paragraphs. Each paragraph is somewhat persuasive and provides some support for their opinion.	Good Student has written 3 supportive paragraphs. Each paragraph is persuasive provides some effective support for their opinion.	Excellent Student has written 3 supportive paragraphs. Each paragraph is persuasive and provides a great deal of effective support for their opinion.
Closing Paragraph	Poor Student may or may not re-state their opinion. The ending is weak and does not sum up the essay.	Fair Student re-states their opinion. Some effective language is used to sum up their essay.	Good Student re-states their opinion. They use effective language to leave the reader with a memorable message about their topic.	Excellent Student re-states their opinion. They use effective language to leave the reader with a strong, powerful and memorable message about their topic.
Spelling & Grammar	Poor There are too many spelling mistakes. Several sentences are not complete or logical.	Fair There are several spelling mistakes. Some sentences are not complete or logical.	Good Student has effectively edited their work. There are few spelling mistakes and almost all sentences are complete and logical.	Excellent Student has effectively edited their work. There are no spelling mistakes and sentences are complete and logical.