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A Persuasive Essay A Persuasive Essay Write a persuasive argument about an endangered animal issues. The persuasive essay must contain 2 fully developed supporting paragraphs . You should incorporate the parts of a PW piece, persuasive techniques, and persuasive language in your writing. Rubric Code: MX4XAC7 By mblackmore Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Criterion
	Exceptional 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Ideas	Exceptional - Content is comprehensive and persuasive.<BR> - Ideas are interesting and engaging.<BR> - Major points are stated clearly and supported with details.	Good - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.<BR> - Ideas are mostly interesting and engaging<BR> - 2 Major points are addressed, but not supported.	Fair - Content is incomplete.<BR> - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.<BR> - Ideas are somewhat interesting and engaging. - At least 1 Major point is addressed and supported.	Poor -Incomplete/ Missing
Persuasive Techniques	Exceptional --EPL Persuasive strategies are included.<BR> --Strategies are very effective and claim is clearly is supported.	Good --At least 2 persuasive strategies are included.<BR> --Strategies are effective and claim is clearly is supported.	Fair --Some attempts at persuasive strategies are included.<BR> --Strategies may or may not be fully effective and claim is mostly supported.	Poor -Incomplete/ Missing
Organization	Exceptional - 4 Quality paragraphs with good transitions between each one.<BR> -Claim is stated and maintained throughout.	Good - 4 paragraphs<BR> - Paragraph transitions may need some improvement.<BR> -Claim is stated and is mostly maintained throughout.	Fair - Organization and structure detract from the content.<BR> - Transitions may be weak or missing; disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.<BR> - at least 3 paragraphs<BR> -Claim is stated but may not be maintained throughout.	Poor -Incomplete/ Missing
Word Choice	Exceptional - Rules of grammar and usage are followed.<BR> - Persuasive Language is clearly and precisely used. <BR> -Strong use of descriptive vocabulary	Good - Essay contains few grammatical errors.<BR> - Persuasive Language is used. - Vocabulary somewhat limited.	Fair - Essay contains numerous grammatical errors. - Persuasive Language may be weak or not used often.	Poor -Incomplete/ Missing
Lead and Closing	Exceptional Lead and closing are effective.	Good Lead and closing are present.	Fair Lead and/ or closing are present.	Poor -Incomplete/ Missing