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Three Paragraph Persuasive Essay Rubric
Three Paragraph Persuasive Essay Rubric
Three paragraph essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code:
P23C8BW
By
kharter3
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Criteria for Essay
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
Introduction
Excellent
Very well developed introduction & thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest. They contain and/or introduces the background and state the author's opinion.
Good
The introduction & thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. But while they contain and/or introduce the background, they are not very engaging; although, they do cover the author's opinion.
Fair
The introduction & thesis statement introduce the opinion, but they either do not give accurate and complete information, or they lack detail and creativity. May not cover the general background.
Poor
The introduction & thesis statement do not introduce the opinion.
Body Paragraph
Topic Sentences & Supporting Details
Excellent
The paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the opinion.
Details in the essay are adequate, clear and specific, and there are enough two strong reasons with two clear examples to help the reader see and understand the opinion.Concrete examples are used effectively.
Good
The paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to opinion.
Details are clear and specific, but there are not enough of them to allow the reader to be convinced.
Fair
The paragraph
does not contain a topic sentence that relates to the opinion being described.
There are details, but they are not very clear or specific, or there are not enough of them to allow the reader to be convinced.
Poor
There is no apparent topic sentence.Details are either wrong or lacking. They do not seem to relate to the opinion.
Conclusion
Excellent
The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay. It makes a point about the opinion that is creative and interesting.
Good
The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay, but it does not make a very interesting point about the opinion.
Fair
The concluding paragraph relates a conclusion to the opinion, but it does little to unify the essay around the opinion.
Poor
There is no apparent conclusion or point made about the opinion.
Organization/Structure
Excellent
Logical progression of details with a clear structure that enhances the essay and provides clear examples. The transitions are appropriate and used very effectively to support the thesis.
Good
Logical progression of details. Transitions are present, but they do not enhance the overall effectiveness of the essay. All examples are covered in logical order.
Fair
Organization is clear. Some transitions are present, while others are either inappropriate or missing. Some examples may be missing or not in logical order.
Poor
No discernible organization. Transitions are not present.
Cannot discern a logical explanation to the opinion.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and
word choice.
Excellent
Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay. Vivid sense language is used to create clear images.
Good
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate for the explanation of the opinion.
Fair
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, does not clearly explain the opinion.
Poor
Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.
The word choice is inadequate and the opinion is not explained.
Mechanics
Excellent
No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good
A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
Fair
A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned.
Poor
Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Keywords:
Explanatory Paragraph, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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