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Persuasive Essay 
Persuasive essay for historical or current events. Modified from Six Traits Rubric.
Rubric Code: N3456W
By e_wagar
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Mastery

4 pts

Amazing

5 pts

Weight/Points

(N/A)

Ideas & Content

Poor

Somewhat unclear, vague main idea with insufficient or irrelevant details. Development is attempted but minimal.
Fair

Can understand main ideas, although they may be overly broad or simplistic. Limited detail.
Good

Easily understood main idea. Supporting details present but may be limited or general. Clear and focused. A good basic paper.
Mastery

Main ideas stand out with strong, accurate, credible supporting details. Writing is clear, focused, and interesting.
Amazing

Strong developed main ideas. Relevant rich supporting details. Exceptionally clear throughout. Holds reader's attention throughout.
Weight/Points

4 X

_____=__________
Organization

Poor

Lacks clear structure. Maybe be missing beginning, body, and/or ending. Order is unclear. Difficult to follow
Fair

Attempt made but overall structure is inconsistent or skeletal. Beginning and ending are underdeveloped. Weak transitions. Attempts at sequencing.
Good

Developed beginning, middle and end, but may not be particularly inviting. May have stilted transitions. Order may be formulaic. Organization helps reader despite some weaknesses.
Mastery

Enhances central idea and its development. Inviting beginning and satisfying ending. Effective transitions. Order and structure is strong.
Amazing

Enhances central idea and its development. Strong beginning/ending. Smooth transitions. Order and structure are compelling.
Weight/Points

4 X

_____=__________
Word Choice

Poor

Language is monotonous and or misused detracting from the meaning and impact. Distracting expressions.
Fair

Language is quite ordinary or generic. Mundane expressions. Accurate for the most part.
Good

Effectively conveys message. Variety of words. Appropriate. Correctly used words, but may not be energizing.
Mastery

Conveys message in an interesting, clear, precise,and natural way. Words energize the writing.
Amazing

Conveys message in an exceptionally interesting precise, yet natural way. Original expression. Rich, broad, powerful range of words.
Weight/Points

4 X

_____=__________
Sentence Fluency

Poor

Writing is choppy and rambling. Awkward construction.
Fair

Writing is mechanical rather than fluid. Good control over simple sentences; little control over complex sentences. May slow reader.
Good

Writing flows. Sounds natural for the most part. Strong control over simple sentences with variable control over complex sentences. Strengths outweigh weaknesses.
Mastery

Writing has an easy flow and rhythm. Frequent sentence variation. Natural sound. Many strengths present.
Amazing

Extensive variation in sentence structure which flows and has rhythm. Uses sentence structure to draw attention to key ideas.
Weight/Points

2 X

_____=__________
Voice

Poor

Little evidence of suitable voice. Little sense of involvement or commitment. Flat or mechanical.
Fair

Voice may be inconsistent. Limited sense of audience, topic, or purpose.
Good

Voice is present, but may be inconsistent in places regarding audience. Expressive. At times may be inappropriate--too casual or formal. Committed to topic.
Mastery

Strong sense of audience, topic, and purpose. Comes to life. Appropriate. Committed to topic.
Amazing

Exceptional sense of audience, topic and purpose. Engaging. Original. Appropriate. Deeply committed to topic.
Weight/Points

4 X

_____=__________
Conventions

Poor

Little or no control. Frequent and significant errors. Misspellings are common and distracting. Substantial need for editing.
Fair

Limited control. Errors begin to impede readability. Spelling errors distract reader. Significant need for editing.
Good

Control of standard conventions appropriate for grade level. Minor errors do not affect readability. Spelling usually correct. Moderate need for editing.
Mastery

Effective use of conventions. Strong use of spelling. Little need for editing.
Amazing

Exceptional control. No noticeable errors. Exceptionally strong spelling. Very little or NO need for editing.
Weight/Points

2 X

_____=__________



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