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Persuasive Essay Thanksgiving Persuasive Essay Student will write a persuasive essay on one of three topics provided. The essay needs to have a clear introduction that clearly states their position. The body of the essay needs have a minimum of three facts from the information provided that supports their position. The paper needs to end with a strong conclusion. Rubric Code: T8A648 By dianecoleman Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Persuasive Essay
	Exceeding 5 pts	Proficient 4 pts	Basic 3 pts	Below Basic 2 pts
Persuasiveness	Exceeding - Thesis is clear and Persuasive. - Argument is sound and supported by evidence. - Three supporting paragraphs contain evidence to support the thesis.	Proficient - Thesis is somewhat clear and persuasive. - Argument and evidence is somewhat weak. - Three supporting paragraphs do not support thesis.	Basic - Thesis is weak. - Argument and evidence is weak/does not connect to thesis. - Supporting paragraphs do not support thesis.	Below Basic - No thesis. - Argument and evidence to not connect or support one point. - Supporting paragraphs are disconnected.
Organization	Exceeding - Essay is clearly organized. - Has clear paragraphs - Has strong thesis. - Has three well-supported body paragraphs. - Has clear topic and concluding paragraphs. -Has a good "grabber" and "Call to Action" sentences.	Proficient - Essay is organized. Paragraphing is clear. - Has a grabber sentence. - Has a good thesis. -Has moderately supported body paragraphs. -Has a topic and concluding paragraph. - Has a grabber and "Call to Action" sentences.	Basic - Essay has some order and needs revision. - Attempts to use paragraphs. - Attempts an attention-grabber sentence. - Body paragraphs are not well supported. - Topic and concluding paragraphs are weak. - Grabber and "Call to Action" sentences are weak.	Below Basic Thesis is very weak. - Has very weak paragraphing. - Has very weak structure. - Has no topic sentence. - Has no grabber and/or "call to action" sentences.
Fluency and Grammar	Exceeding - Writing is logical and fluid. - Many sentences begin differently. - No grammar or punctuation errors.	Proficient - Writing is easy to read. - Some sentences begin differently. - Few grammar or punctuation errors.	Basic - Writing has run-ons or fragments. Paper needs some editing. - Some punctuation and grammar errors.	Below Basic - Writing has many errors. - Paper needs much editing. - Many punctuation or grammar errors.