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Persuasive Essay Essay Are you a Patriot or a Loyalist? Rubric Code: R754X5 By adgemay24 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Essay
	1 pts	2 pts	3 pts	4 pts
Lead/Introduction	1 Did not write an introduction. 9pts.	2 Wrote an introduction but it is vague or unclear as to what the thesis is 12 pts	3 -The introduction is clearly written -The reader can get a sense about what the essay is REALLY about 16 pts	4 -Writing went above and beyond expectations! 20pts
Thesis	1 Did not develop a thesis statement 9pts	2 -Thesis stament is vague -Thesis does not match the supporting details 12 pts	3 -Thesis is clear -Thesis is supported with details 16 pts	4 -Strong Thesis -Revision made along the way enhanced the thesis 20pts
Supporting Paragraphs	1 -No supporting paragraphs written -Incomplete 9 pts	2 -Supporting paragraphs are vague - They do not support the thesis very well --Missing transitions 12 pts	3 -Supporting paragraphs are complete -Supporting paragraphs are supportive of the thesis -Well developed transitions 16 pts	4 Supporting paragraphs demonstrate a combination of mature writing strategies from all we have done all year!
Conculsion	1 -There is no conclusion 9 pts	2 -The conclusion is vague -Does not connect with the thesis or other parts of the essay 12 pts	3 -Conlclusion is strong -Ties back to the lead and/or thesis 16 pts	4 -Powerful Conclusion -Leaves the reader thinking! 20pts
Paragraphing	1 There are no paragraphs. 4 pts	2 -Paragraphs are missing indents or improperly used -Paragrpah is not complete 6 pts	3 -Paragraphs have proper structure -Paragraphs are well developed 8 pts	4 -The paragraphs exceed expectations 10pts
Mechanics/Grammar/ Spelling	1 -Many capital, spelling, and or punctuation errors 4 pts	2 -3-4 punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors 6 pts	3 -1-2 punctuation, spelling, or capitalization errors 8 pts	4 Above grade level mechanics, grammar, and spelling 10 pts