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Rubric for Persuasive Essay 
Rubric for Persuasive Essay
5 Paragraph Persuasive Essay utilizing persuasive techniques
Rubric Code: Q8CW7W
By afixen
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  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.
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 reasons. Enough specific details and examples have been used.
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

Three 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

Two persuasive techniques are used throughout the essay to effectively argue the writer's claim. The techniques are chosen thoughtfully.
Fair

Only one persuasive technique is used in the essay to argue the writer's claim. The techniques are chosen thoughtfully.
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.
M.U.G.S

Excellent

Mecahincs, Usage, Grammar, Spelling

Paper conatians few or no errors. Sentence structure and the writers's grasp on grammar enhance the quality of the writing.
Good

Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling

Paper contains minimal errors that do not effect the paper's content.
Fair

Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling

Paper contains few errors that sometimes effect the paper's content and hurt the quality of the writing.
Poor

Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, Spelling

Paper contains a lot of errors that negatively affect or weaken the meaning of the writing.
Typing Conventions

Excellent

All typing conventions have been carefully and correctly followed. The paper has been typed in black ink, a clean font, double spaced, with one inch margins. No extra spaces have been used between paragraphs.
Good

Typing conventions have been followed. The paper may have been typed in black ink, a clean font, double spaced, with one inch margins. Extra spaces may have been used between paragraphs.
Fair

Typing conventions have not been followed carefully enough but this does not seriously interfere with the quality of the writing.
Poor

Typing conventions have not been followed carefully enough. This interferes with the quality of the writing.




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