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Rubric for Persuasive Paragraph Writing Rubric for Persuasive Paragraph Writing Rubric Code: MX6C2BB By dpinsky Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Paragraph Writing - Persuasive
	Exemplary 4 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Emerging 2 pts	Not Yet 1 pts
Topic Sentence	Exemplary The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph. It is a clear statement of the main idea of the paragraph content.	Proficient The topic sentence gives some clarity of the overall main idea of the sentences present.	Emerging The topic sentence gives little evidence of a main idea connecting to the other sentences.	Not Yet There is no topic sentence presented in the paragraph.
Supporting Details	Exemplary Topic is supported by more than three clear, appropriate supporting detail sentences.	Proficient Topic is supported by three clear, appropriate supporting detail sentences.	Emerging Topic is supported by more than one or two clear and appropriate supporting detail sentences.	Not Yet There is a slight attempt at supporting details.
Persuasion/Reasoning	Exemplary All supporting details include persuasive language that explains the reasoning behind the position in the topic sentence.	Proficient Two of the supporting details include persuasive language that explains the reasoning behind the position in the topic sentence.	Emerging One of the supporting details include persuasive language that explains the reasoning behind the position in the topic sentence.	Not Yet None of the supporting details include persuasive language that explains the reasoning behind the position in the topic sentence.
Conclusion/Clincher	Exemplary The conclusion is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats the main idea of the topic sentence.	Proficient The conclusion is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a somewhat clear statement that repeats part of the main idea from the topic sentence.	Emerging The conclusion is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is not a clear statement and does not repeat the idea of the topic sentence.	Not Yet There is no concluding statement at the end of the paragraph.
Conventions	Exemplary Writing evidences understanding of proper grammar and use of punctuation throughout. Minimal spelling errors.	Proficient Writing contains one or two consistent grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Most words are spelled correctly.	Emerging Many sentences are characterized by grammatical errors or incorrect uses of punctuation. Numerous simple spelling errors.	Not Yet Writing does not use proper grammar or punctuation. The number of spelling errors significantly detracts from the readability of the paragraph.