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Persuassive Essay 
Essay Question Rubric
A rubric used to mark the Unit Evaluation's essay questions.
Rubric Code: QBA6AA
By nstrobel
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Subject: English  
Type: Exam  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Persuassive Essay
  Exemplary

4 pts

Established

3 pts

Developing

2 pts

Undeveloped

1 pts

Not Present/Comments

0 pts

Introductory Paragraph

Exemplary

A clear statement of your position is included as your topic sentence. There are two clear arguments given to support this position.
Established

A clear statement of your position is included as your topic sentence but there is only one clear argument to support this position.
Developing

There is an unclear topic sentence with two supporting ideas or their is a clear topic sentence but no supporting ideas.
Undeveloped

There is a introductory paragraph but none of the ideas are strongly developed
Not Present/Comments
Supporting Paragraphs

x3
Exemplary

There are two supporting paragraphs one for each argument above. Each paragraph contain enough examples, facts, and reasoning to fully support your argument.
Established

There are two supporting para graphs but one of them does not contain enough supporting information.
Developing

There is only one supporting paragraph and contains enough supporting evidence or there are two supporting paragraphs but neither includes enough supporting information.
Undeveloped

There is only one supporting paragraph and it does not include enough supporting evidence.
Not Present/Comments
Opposite View

x2
Exemplary

There is a paragraph that contains the an opposing statement. It is refuted by using solid researched information.
Established

There is a paragraph that includes the opposing view point but it is not refutation is not fully supported.
Developing

There is a paragraph that includes the opposing view point but it is not refuted.
Undeveloped

There is another paragraph included in the essay but it doesn't really include an opposing view point or refutation.
Not Present/Comments
Conclusion

Exemplary

The concluding paragraph contains restatement of the author's opinion. There is a reaffirmation of the most compelling argument and it does not include any new information.
Established

The paragraph contains a restatement of the author's opinion but is missing one other element or includes extra information.
Developing

The paragraph does not contain a restatement of the author's opinion but does include a restatement of the most compelling argument.
Undeveloped

There is a concluding paragraph but it is missing all of the important elements.
Not Present/Comments
Flow

Exemplary

Enjoyable to read. Shows understanding of the concept of diction. Ideas flow smoothly and language is mature.
Established

Essay is easy to read and flows well. Words are used correctly and language is age-appropriate
Developing

Essay is readable but is choppy at places. Some words are misused and language is somewhat immature.
Undeveloped

Essay is difficult to read. Words are misused and language is immature.
Not Present/Comments
Mechanics

Sentence Structure
Exemplary

Essay has no errors in mechanics. Questions are answered in complete sentences.
Established

Essay has 1-2 errors in mechanics. Many of the questions are answered in complete sentences.
Developing

Essay has 3-4 errors in mechanics. Some of the questions are answered in complete sentences.
Undeveloped

Essay has more than 5 spelling, punctuation, capitalization errors. Questions are not answered in complete sentences.
Not Present/Comments
Grammar/Usage

Exemplary

Essay has no errors in grammar or usage.
Established

Essay has 1-2 errors in grammar and usage.
Developing

Essat has 3-4 erros in grammar and usage.
Undeveloped

Essay has 4-5 errors in grammar and usage.
Not Present/Comments
Neatness

Exemplary

Essay answers are written in best cursive writing or printing.
Established

Most of the essay answers are written in best cursive writing or printing.
Developing

Some of the essay answers are written in best cursive writing or printing making it diffucult to understand the answers.
Undeveloped

Few of the essay answers are written in best cursive writing or printing making it diffucult to understand the answers.
Not Present/Comments





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