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Persuasive Essay 
Rubric Code: NXA6WC9
By Rajaa89
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Subject: Foreign Languages  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Novice

1 pts

Intermediate

2 pts

Intermediate High

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

1.Thesis statement

Novice

Thesis is omitted.
Intermediate

Thesis is not clearly stated. There is little reference to the issue.
Intermediate High

Thesis presents issue and writer's point of view but is somehow vague.
Advanced

Thesis clearly states a personal opinion and identifies the issue.
2.Organization:

Novice

There is no clear introduction, structure or conclusion.
Intermediate

-Incomplete and/or inadequate attempt at constructing the introduction. -The body paragraph(s) includes details/ information but do not support the argument
-The conclusion is recognizable, but it ends abruptly without reiterating your personal opinion.
Intermediate High

-The introduction includes the thesis and provides an overview of the issue.
-The body paragraph(s) includes information presented in a logical order but does not always maintain the interest of the audience.
-The conclusion states a personal opinion.
Advanced

-The introduction is inviting, grabs reader's attention and states the thesis and your personal opinion.
-The body paragraph(s) includes information presented in a logical order and maintains the interest of the audience.
-The conclusion strongly reiterates (restates) your personal opinion.
3.Reasons & Evidence

Novice

The writer attempts to take a position (addresses topic), but position is very unclear OR takes a position but provides minimal or no support.
Intermediate

-The writer takes a position, but has weak arguments. -Evidence supports at least one reason OR evidence is missing or inaccurate.
Intermediate High

Takes a clear position and supports it with relevant reasons, but the arguments are somewhat weak in places.
Advanced

-The writer takes a clear position and supports it consistently with well-chosen reasons and/or examples.
-Uses persuasive evidence (facts, statistics, and/or expert opinion) to support each reason and convey an argument.
4.Attention to Audience

Novice

Argument does not consider the targeted audience and does not provide counterarguments
Intermediate

-Argument demonstrates some understanding of the potential audience and acknowledges opposing viewpoints.
-The writer does not make an effort to refute counterargument.
Intermediate High

-Argument demonstrates a clear understanding of the potential audience and acknowledges opposing viewpoints.
-The writer makes some effort to refute counterargument.
Advanced

Argument demonstrates a clear understanding of the potential audience, anticipates counterarguments and includes sufficient details to refute opposing viewpoints.
5.Grammar, Mechanics, & spelling

Novice

There are *numerous errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling *Errors prevent reader from fully understanding essay.
Intermediate

There are *several errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling. *Errors sometimes interfere with understanding.
Intermediate High

There are more frequent errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling, but they do not interfere with understanding.
Advanced

Errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation are few and do not interfere with understanding.



Keywords:
  • Persuasive Writing; EFL; ESL


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