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Persuassive Essay 
Student persuassive essay that uses facts to back up their argument.
Rubric Code: S9A9X
By mul1313
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Arguments

Poor

The student lists reasons but does not back up with facts or other support
Fair

The student uses some facts to support the argument but they are not used the entire time. The facts are disputed.
Good

The student bases all their arguments on facts that they have researched. The facts are reliable and are used to back up the argument that the student has made.
Format

Poor

The student does not have the 5 paragraphs that were part of the directions.
Fair

The student has the 5 paragraphs but the paragraphs are not sufficient and do not follow the directions given.
Good

The student has used the correct format and has included all five paragraphs that are part of the persuassive essay
Introduction Paragraph

Poor

The student did not have the three parts of the introduction.
Fair

The student had the three parts of the introduction but did not have a strong introduction. The student did not follow directions when writing the introduction paragraph.
Good

The student had the three parts of the introduction and the paragraph got the audiences attention, stated the main ideas and led to the body paragraphs without directly stating what the paper was about
Conclusion Paragraph

Poor

The student did not use the conclusion to bring their paper to a close.
Fair

The student used the paper to end the paper but did not restate the ideas and creatively call for change.
Good

The student restated the main ideas of their essay, called for change and brought their paper to a natural close.
Grammar and Spelling

Poor

More than 3 spelling or grammar errors.
Fair

One to three grammar or spelling errors.
Good

Zero spelling or grammar errors.
Bibliography

Poor

Lacking a bibliography or more than three spelling, format or punctuation errors.
Fair

Had a bibliography but made two to three errors in formatting or punctuation.
Good

Correct Formatting, Alphabetical order, Correct punctuation for all entries
Following Directions

Poor

The student did not follow directions given by the teacher. The paper lacks main concepts that were to be included.
Fair

The student followed directions but were missing parts that were told to be included in the essay.
Good

The student's paper follows all directions. This includes double spaced, 12 pt font, times font, and name and heading on the paper.



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