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Instructional Rubric for a Persuasive Essay
Instructional Rubric for a Persuasive Essay
Rubric Code:
RAXA67
By
swerdln
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate
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Criteria
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pts
The Claim
4
I make a claim and explain why it is controversial.
3
I make a claim but don't explain why it is controversial.
2
My claim is buried, confused, and/or unclear.
1
I don't say what my argument or claim is.
Reasons in support of the claim
4
I give clear and accurate reasons in support of my claim.
3
I give clear and accurate reasons in support of my claim, but I overlook important reasons.
2
I give 1 or 2 weak reasons that don't support my claim and/or irrelevant or confusing reasons.
1
I don't give reasons in support of my claim.
Reasons against the claim
4
I discuss the reasons against my claim and explain why it is valid anyway.
3
I discuss the reasons against my claim but neglect some or don't explain why the claim still stands.
2
I say that there are reasons against the claim, but I don't discuss them.
1
I don't acknowledge or discuss the reasons against my claim.
Organization
4
My writing has a compelling opening, an informative middle, and a satisfying conclusion.
3
My writing has a begining, a middle, and an end.
2
My organization is rough but workable. I may sometimes get off topic.
1
My writing is aimless and disorganized.
Voice and Tone
4
It sounds like I care about my argument. I tell how I think and feel about it.
3
My tone is OK, but my paper could have been written by anyone. I need to tell how I think and feel.
2
My writing is bland or pretentious. There is either no hint of a real person in it, or it sounds like I'm faking it.
1
My writing is too formal or informal. It sounds like I don't like the topic of the essay.
Sentence fluency
4
My sentences are clear, complete, and of varying lengths.
3
I have well-constructed ssentences. My essay marches along but doesn't dance.
2
My sentences are often awkard, run-ons, or fragments.
1
Many run-on sentences and sentence fragments make my essay hard to read.
Conventions
4
I use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
3
I have a few errors to fix, but I generally use correct conventions.
2
I have enough errors in my essay to distract a reader.
1
Numerous errors make my paper hard to read.
Subjects:
Science
Types:
Writing
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