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Persuasive Essay 6th Grade 
Expository/Persuasive Essay 6th Grade
Rubric Code: M69BCX
By chargualaj16
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Expository/Persuasive Essay
6th Grade
  4

100 pts

3

90 pts

2

80 pts

1

70 pts

Organization
20 pts

6th Grade: (Writing Applications) 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
4

Correct form is used and enhances the writing.

Ideas are grouped together,tied to thesis and enhance meaning.

Transitions work well.
3

Correct form is used.

Ideas are grouped together and attempt to enhance meaning.


Transitions are basic but clear.
2

Correct form is used.

Ideas are grouped together.



Transitions need improvement.
1

Form is obvious, but not entirely correct.

Ideas are scattered throughout with no real coherence.


Transitions are missing.
Ideas and Content
20 pts

6th Grade: (Writing Applications)1.1, 1.2, 1.3 (Written Conventions) 1.1
4

Ideas are well developed and supported by details.

Thesis is clearly stated

Primary and Secondary ideas are tied to and support thesis
3

Ideas are developed and supported by details.

Thesis is clearly stated

Primary and Secondary ideas are relevant and try to support thesis
2

Ideas are presented and explained.

Thesis is stated but may be unclear

Primary and secondary ideas are present and clearly stated
1

Ideas are presented but not explained well.

Thesis is unclear

Primary and secondary ideas are unclear or may not be present at all.
Support
20 pts

6th Grade: (Writing Applications)1.1, 1.2, 1.3 (Written Conventions)1.1
2.5 - Write persuasive compositions
2.2 - Expository
4

Support is clear, detailed and easy to follow.

Passages appropriate length.

Commentary and support are integrated.
3

Support is clear and easy to follow.

Passages appropriate length.

Support is followed by comentary.
2

Support choppy or difficult to follow.

Passages too short or run-on sentences.

Commentary missing or difficult to understand.
1

Support is paraphrased.

The writing rambles.
Sentence Fluency
20 pts

6th Grade: (Writing Applications)1.1, 1.2, 1.3 (Written Conventions) 1.1
4

Sentences vary in length. Transitions link sentences, paragraphs and ideas. Sentences enhance the structure of the work.
3

Sentences vary somewhat in length. Some transitions between sentences, paragraphs and ideas.
2

Few sentences vary in length. Few transitions between sentences, paragraphs and ideas.
1

Sentences do not vary, or relate from one to another. There are few transitions.
Conventions
20 pts

6th Grade: (Writing Applications)1.1, 1.2, 1.3
1.2 (Grammar) 1.3 (Punctuation) 1.4 Capitalization, 1.5 (Spelling)
(Written Conventions) 1.1
4

Clearly understands writing conventions.

Few if any mistakes
3

Basic grasp of writing standards is shown.


0-5 mistakes per page.
2

Paper contains errors in subject/verb agreement.

Errors in pronoun usage.

6-10 mistakes per page.
1

Paper contains errors in subject/verb agreement.

Errors in pronoun usage.

11-15 mistakes per page.




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