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Rubric for Persuasive Essay
Rubric for Persuasive Essay
5 Paragraph Persuasive Essay utilizing persuasive techniques
Rubric Code:
P98825
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gventimi
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Persuasive Essay
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
Hook Sentence(s)
Excellent
The essay begins with a strong clear introductory sentence. It uses a personal experience or story, a surprising fact or statistic, a contrast, a question, a problem, a shocking or interesting fact to begin the essay. This effectively pulls the reader into the piece and makes him/her want to read more.
Good
The essay begins with a solid lead. It effectively uses one of the types of leads that we learned in class. It is interesting.
Fair
The essay does not begin with a strong lead. None of the possible types of leads that were taught in class have been used.
Poor
The opening sentence is not particularly strong. It does not use any particular technique to get the reader interested.
Inroduction
Excellent
The essay begins with a strong clear introduction. It is made up of three to five clearly written sentences. All arguments are previewed.
Good
The essay begins with a clear introduction. The thesis statement is part of the introduction but it could be clearer/stronger. All arguments are previewed.
Fair
The essay begins with an introduction. It is made up of three to five sentences. It is somewhat clear. Some arguments are not clearly previewed.
Poor
The essay does not begin with a clear introduction. The thesis statement may not in the introduction at all or it may not be clear. None of the arguments are previewed.
Thesis Statement
Excellent
The thesis statement contains a clear opinion and is supported by three arguable points.
Establishes focus
that clearly directs
the body of the
essay. The argument is persuasive, articulate, and innovative.
Good
The thesis statement contains a clear opinion and is supported by two to three arguable points.
Establishes focus
that clearly directs
the body of the
essay.
Fair
The thesis statement contains an opinion and is supported by two arguable points.
Establishes focus
that clearly directs
the body of the
essay.
Poor
The thesis statement is unclear and make lack a definitive opinion and/or contain no supporting points.
1st Body Paragraph
Excellent
The first body paragraph is strong. All of the sentences clearly connect to each other. Smooth and precise transition words have been used. This paragraph contains a clear reason which supports the thesis and is backed up with at least two concrete details. Specific details and examples have been used to support the argument.
Good
The first body paragraph is good. The sentences all work together to support the thesis statement. Transitional words could been used more often/clearly. Specific details and examples have been used. It may not end with a strong closing sentence.
Fair
There is a paragraph which follows the introduction. It attempts to support the thesis but may not do so clearly. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have not been effectively used. It does not come to a strong finish.
Poor
The first body paragraph is not clear enough. It attempts to support the thesis but does not do so clearly. Too much necessary information has been left out. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have probably not been used.
2nd Body Paragraph
Excellent
The second body paragraph is strong. All of the sentences clearly connect to each other. Smooth and precise transition words have been used. This paragraph contains a clear reason which supports the thesis and is backed up with at least two reasons. Enough specific details and examples have been used.
Good
The second body paragraph is good. The sentences all work together to support the thesis statement. Transitional words could been used more often/clearly. Specific details and examples have been used. It may end but may not come to a strong close.
Fair
There is a paragraph which follows the introduction. It attempts to support the thesis but may not do so clearly. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have not been effectively used. It does not come to a strong finish.
Poor
The second body paragraph is not clear enough. It attempts to support the thesis but does not do so clearly. Too much necessary information has been left out. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have probably not been used.
3rd Body Paragraph
Excellent
The third body paragraph is strong. All of the sentences clearly connect to each other. Smooth and precise transition words have been used. This paragraph contains a clear reason which supports the thesis and is backed up with at least two reasons. Enough specific details and examples have been used.
Good
The third body paragraph is good. The sentences all work together to support the thesis statement. Transitional words could been used more often/clearly. Specific details and examples have been used. It may end but may not come to a strong close.
Fair
The third body paragraph is not clear enough. It attempts to support the thesis but does not do so clearly. Too much necessary information has been left out. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have probably not been used.
Poor
The third body paragraph is not clear enough. It attempts to support the thesis but does not do so clearly. Too much necessary information has been left out. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have probably not been used.
Persuasive Techniques
Excellent
Two or more persuasive techniques are used throughout the essay to effectively argue the writer's claim. The techniques are chosen thoughtfully, with the audience in mind.
Good
One to two persuasive techniques are used throughout the essay to effectively argue the writer's claim. The technique is utilized correctly and appropriately.
Fair
Only one persuasive technique is used in the essay to argue the writer's claim.
Poor
There are no persuasive techniques used, or the technique(s) that is used is used incorrectly or ineffectively.
Conclusion
Excellent
The conclusion of this essay is strong. It leaves the reader with a lasting impression. It reminds the reader what was being proven in the essay. It is likely to persuade the reader.
Good
Conclusion contains a concluding statement and wraps up the topic in a new and interesting way.
Fair
Conclusion contains a concluding statement and wraps up the topic.
Poor
Conclusion does not contain a concluding statement and/or does not wrap up the topic.
Conventions
Excellent
Mecahincs, Usage, Grammar, Spelling
Paper contains few or no errors. Sentence structure and the writer's grasp on grammar enhance the quality of the writing.
Good
Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling
Paper contains several errors, but the errors do not affect the paper's content.
Fair
Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling
Paper contains several errors that sometimes affect the paper's content and impede readability quality of the writing.
Poor
Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling
Paper contains numerous errors that negatively affect or weaken the meaning of the writing.
Formatting
Excellent
The paper has been typed in black ink, Times New Roman, 12 point font, double spaced, with one inch margins. No extra spaces have been used between paragraphs. The document contains an appropriate header.
Good
The paper does not comply with one of the previously identified formatting requirements.
Fair
The paper does not comply with two of the previously identified formatting requirements.
Poor
The paper does not comply with three or more of the previously identified formatting requirements.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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