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Copy of Persuasive Essay Rubric Copy of Persuasive Essay Rubric I will use this rubric to score and grade the completed persuasive writing essays for Eng.III Rubric Code: R29AAB By Pasternak Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Persuasive Essay
	Inadequate 4 pts	Competent 7 pts	Exemplary 10 pts
Introduction	Inadequate No attention getter, incomplete statement, no statement.	Competent Moderately catchy introductory statements. Thesis in present, but slightly unclear, lacking some clarity, lacking strength.	Exemplary Catchy opening phrase, pulls the reader in. States thesis clearly. Effective title.
Body	Inadequate No details, no examples, off-topic, words poorly chosen. Lack of any persuasive techniques.	Competent Few details, abstract examples, slightly off-topic. Word appropriate.	Exemplary Details are specific, concrete, relevant examples. Multitude of examples, sufficient information, word appropriate.
Conclusion	Inadequate Does not restate thesis, only copies the opening thesis statement.	Competent Restates thesis, message not clearly defined.	Exemplary Restates thesis, strong final sentence with clear message.
Organization	Inadequate Out-of-order thought progression.	Competent Moderate transition, some missing topic sentences, poor fluency.	Exemplary Transitional words, phrases, topic sentence per paragraph, fluency.
Analysis	Inadequate No unity, lack of examination.	Competent poor unity, few examples supporting details.	Exemplary Unity of thesis, explores topic thoroughly. Two resources are used for support.
Grammar and Mechanics	Inadequate Many grammar errors, basic sentences, poor spelling.	Competent Average sentences. Obvious grammar errors, several spelling mistakes.	Exemplary Grammar is not distracting and there are few mistakes.
Submission	Inadequate NA	Competent NA	Exemplary Paper is typed and printed, turned in on time.