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Persuasive Essay Persuasive Essay Persuasive Essay Rubric Code: R59668 By gross1an Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Persuasive Essay
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Introduction	4 You included an exciting attention getter at the beginning. Your position is clearly stated and persuasive.	3 You included an attention getter at the beginning. Your position is stated and persuasive.	2 You tried to include an an attention getter, but it didn't quite fit. Your position is stated, but not persuasive.	1 You didn't include an attention getter. You left out your position, or it is unclear.
Organization	4 Essay is organized in a way that makes sense to your reader. You have at least three pieces of clearly stated support for your position. You end with a clear closing, which restates your position and leaves your audience thinking.	3 Essay is mostly organized in a way that makes sense to your reader. You have at least three pieces of support for your position. You end with a clear closing, which restates your position.	2 Essay is confusing in parts. You have at least 2 pieces of support for your position. You end with a closing, which restates your position.	1 Essay is very confusing. You included 1 or fewer pieces of support. You forgot the closing, or it didn't restate your position.
Vocabulary and Voice	4 Uses many vocabulary words. No spelling errors. Uses unique voice for subject. Many interesting verbs and adjectives.	3 Uses some vocabulary words. Few spelling errors. Uses own voice. Some interesting verbs and adjectives.	2 Uses few vocabulary words. Some spelling errors. Voice does not stand out. Few verbs and adjectives.	1 Has simple language. Many spelling errors. Voice is weak. No verbs or adjectives.
Conventions	4 Writing is logical and fluid. Many sentences begin differently. No grammar or punctuation errors.	3 Writing is easy to read. Some sentences begin differently. Paper needs little editing. Few grammar or punctuation errors.	2 Writing has run-ons or choppy sentences. Paper needs some editing. Some punctuation and grammar errors.	1 Writing has many errors. Paper needs much editing. Many punctuation or grammar errors.