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Voice & Persuasive Letter Voice & Persuasive Letter Students had to take a stance on an issue, and write a letter to the teacher stating their opinion in order to persuade the teacher of their opinion. Rubric Code: S5XC56 By bescarza Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: (General) Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Did you persuade?
	Not Persuaded! 1 pts	Almost Persuaded! 2 pts	Totally Persuaded! 3 pts
Letter Format	Not Persuaded! Letter has 0-2 of the following components used correctly: 1. Return Address 2. Date 3. Greeting 4. Body 5. Closing and Signature	Almost Persuaded! Letter has 3-4 of the following components used correctly: 1. Return Address 2. Date 3. Greeting 4. Body 5. Closing and Signature	Totally Persuaded! Letter has 5 of the following components used correctly: 1. Return Address 2. Date 3. Greeting 4. Body 5. Closing and Signature
"I Believe..." Statement	Not Persuaded! Letter does not include "I believe..." statement.	Almost Persuaded! Letter includes "I believe..." statement that states the writer's opinion incompletely.	Totally Persuaded! Letter includes "I believe..." statement that states the writer's opinion completely.
Reasons/Persuasion	Not Persuaded! 0-2 clear reasons are stated to support opinion. I'm not persuaded at all!	Almost Persuaded! 3-4 clear reasons are stated to support opinion. I'm close to being persuaded!	Totally Persuaded! 5 clear reasons are stated to support opinion. I'm persuaded completely!
Voice	Not Persuaded! I don't hear YOU in this letter. It seems like you are bored with this topic.	Almost Persuaded! I can hear a bit of you in this letter, but I think you're still hiding some feelings and ideas.	Totally Persuaded! This makes me laugh (or cry). I can tell this topic means a lot to you.