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Visiting New York, Rubric for Persuasive Writing 
Rubric for Persuasive Letter
Students required to write a persuasive piece. Students will persuade the reader to go or not to go to New York City based on the information from their graphic organizers. Common Core Standard Writing, W.3.7, 4.7 Writing text type and purposes W.3.1, 4.1
Rubric Code: SXX579A
By amandajones2394
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric New York Persuasive Writing
24 Points Total
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Introduction

Poor

Topic sentence is not stated at all.
Fair

Topic sentence is noted, but needs more work - too vague.
Good

Topic sentence is clearly developed.
Excellent

Topic sentence is clearly developed. Introduction is creative and grabs the attention of the reader.
Persuasive Elements

Poor

Writer does not provide any reasons or examples.
Fair

Writer provides one reason to support topic sentence. Writer provides one example to support reason.
Good

Writer provides 2 reasons to support topic sentence. Writer provides 2 examples to support each reason.
Excellent

Writer provides 3 reasons to support topic sentence. Writer provides an example for each reason.
Conclusion

Poor

Conclusion has no reference of topic sentence or reasons.
Fair

Conclusion reiterates topic sentence, but does not enlist reasons.
Good

Conclusion reiterates topic sentence and reasons .
Excellent

Conclusion reiterates topic sentence and reasons. Conclusion is creatively-written and memorable to the reader.
ACOS#8

Compose in persuasive mode for a specific purpose and audience, including clearly stated opinions with supporting details and reasons or examples to influence thought or action.
Poor

Letter is composed in persuasive mode and has very few opinions with very few details or reasons, in few parts of the letter.
Fair

Letter is composed in persuasive mode and has some opinions with details and reasons, in some parts of the letter.
Good

Letter is composed in persuasive mode and has somewhat clearly stated opinions with details and reasons, in most parts of the letter.
Excellent

Letter is composed in persuasive mode and has clearly stated opinions with supporting details and reasons, throughout the letter.
Mechanics ACOS#10, 11, & 12

Use punctuation correctly in writing, including apostrophes to show possession and semicolons joining two independent clauses. Apply the rules governing capitalization. Apply grammar conventions in writing.
Poor

6 or more spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors
Fair

3-5 spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors
Good

2 or less spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors
Excellent

No spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors
Focus/Use of time.

Poor

Student became involved in distractions from other students or distracted others. Needs to use class time more productively.
Fair

Student beginning to stay focused on their research topic and used class time more effectively.
Good

Student remained focus on their research topic and were engaged in their topic. Used time effectively.
Excellent

Student remained very focused on their research topic despite and seemed highly engaged in their topic. Used time wisely in class.



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