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"A Modest Proposal" Persuasive Essay 
"A Modest Proposal" Persuasive Essay
Students construct a proposal to respond to problems and issues in society.
Rubric Code: P5X279
By utterback
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Not Meeting Standard

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Progressing to Standard

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Meeting Standard

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Exceeding Standard

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Problems & Solution

Not Meeting Standard

Essay lacks problems or clear solution.
Progressing to Standard

Essay highlights numerous problems, but no clear connections exist among the problems; solution may be unclear or unpersuasive.
Meeting Standard

Essay highlights numerous problems cohesively; multiple problems are discussed as symptoms to a particluar, overarching issue.
Exceeding Standard

Essay highlights numerous problems cohesively; multiple problems are discussed as symptoms to a particluar, overarching issue. Essay has used satire or other literary device to present the proposed solution convincingly.
Tone

Not Meeting Standard

There is no clear indication of tone, attitude or style.
Progressing to Standard

Writer has adopted a particular tone for the piece.
Meeting Standard

Writer has adopted a particular tone for the piece and has used literary devices such as metaphor or hyperbole to achieve voice. Tone may be inconsistent, however, or unclear.
Exceeding Standard

Writer has adopted a particular tone for the piece and has used literary devices such as metaphor or hyperbole to achieve voice.
Organization

Not Meeting Standard

The essay is unclear and may lack introduction or conclusion paragraphs.
Progressing to Standard

Although there is a clear introduction and conclusion, the essay lacks transitions, logical order, or may jump around.
Meeting Standard

The essay follows a logical order, and the writer fully develops each idea. Transitions are effectively used to move from one idea to the next.
Exceeding Standard

The essay follows a logical order, and the writer fully develops each idea. Transitions are effectively used to move from one idea to the next. The conclusion enables us to better understand or appreciate the argument, rather than simply summarizing already stated ideas.
Persuasive Techniques

Not Meeting Standard

Writer lacks purposeful, persuasive techniques.
Progressing to Standard

Writer may have employed some persuasive techniques but they may be unclear/incorrect/unexplained.
Meeting Standard

Writer has convincingly employed persuasive techniques throughout the piece, such as facts/statistics/anecdotes/allusions.
Exceeding Standard

Writer has convincingly employed persuasive techniques throughout the piece, such as facts/statistics/anecdotes/allusions. Voice and tone assist in creating argument.
Grammar

Not Meeting Standard

Essay has more than 10 errors.
Progressing to Standard

Essay has 6 - 10 errors.
Meeting Standard

Essay has 3 - 5 errors.
Exceeding Standard

Essay has 0 - 2 errors.




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