iRubric: Mountain Persuasive Essay Writing Rubric

___ Little/no attempt at a plan
___Position statement is absent or unclear
___ Supporting statements are unclear or not related to the topic
___Disorganized; No transitions or transitions not used correctly
___No examples and/or explanations to support the position
___No or inappropriate conclusion; conclusion not connected to the topic

___ Attempts plan
___Attempts position sentence
___Minimal support; weak support; not developed
___Somewhat organized with simple transitions
___Few/weak examples and explanations; some off topic
___Weak conclusion; mostly repeats the position statement

___ Clear plan
___Position statement clearly fits the prompt, task, or topic
___Accurate reasons, details, or facts strongly support position
___Transitions (obvious or subtle) fit the essay's purpose & help with organization
___ Solid conclusion restates/connects with position statement

___Strong position statement fits the prompt, task, or topic in a compelling and highly interesting way
___Compelling reasons, details, or facts presented with confidence
___Excellent organization; good use of transitions to introduce reasons or facts
___Many exceptional examples; lots of useful elaboration
___Strong conclusion reinforces the position statement

___Many fragments and/or run-on sentences; several short, choppy sentences
___Repeated words or phrases; many words used incorrectly
___No clear purpose

___Mostly simple sentences or sentences that begin the same way
___Basic words and descriptions
___Style of essay fits the purpose but needs development; voice & tone not clear; not persuasive

___Different sentence structures; variety in the way sentences begin
___Familiar/ordinary words fit the topic; descriptive words used effectively
___Style fits the purpose for the essay; shows voice and tone; persuasive

___A variety of effective simple, compound, and complex sentences
___Rich words and content vocabulary or figurative language creates mental pictures and keeps the interest of the reader
___Style fits the purpose of the essay; strong persuasive voice and tone