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Personal Essay Personal Essay 5 Paragraph Personal Essay Rubric Code: U2352BC By jbenson Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Persuasive Essay
	Level 4 (N/A)	Level 3 (N/A)	Level 2 (N/A)	Level 1 (N/A)
Persuasiveness /10	Level 4 Topic sentence is clear. Argument is sound and supported by evidence. Three supporting paragraphs contain evidence to support the topic.	Level 3 Topic sentence is somewhat clear. Argument and evidence is somewhat weak. Three supporting paragraphs do not support the topic.	Level 2 Topic sentence is weak. Evidence is weak/does not connect to thesis. Supporting paragraphs do not support topic.	Level 1 No topic sentence. Evidence to not connect or support one point. Supporting paragraphs are disconnected.
Organization /10	Level 4 Essay is clearly organized. Has clear paragraphs Has strong topic sentence. Has three well-supported body paragraphs. Has clear topic and concluding paragraphs. Has a good "grabber" sentence.	Level 3 Essay is organized. Paragraphing is clear. Has a grabber sentence. Has a good topic sentence. Has moderately supported body paragraphs. Has a topic and concluding paragraph. Has a grabber sentence.	Level 2 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 sentence is weak.	Level 1 Topic sentence is very weak. Has very weak paragraphing. Has very weak structure. Has no topic sentence. Has no grabber sentence.
Vocabulary and Voice /10	Level 4 Uses many vocabulary words. No spelling errors. Uses unique voice for subject. Many verbs and adjectives.	Level 3 Uses some vocabulary words. Few spelling errors. Uses own voice. Some verbs and adjectives.	Level 2 Uses few vocabulary words. Some spelling errors. Voice does not stand out. Few verbs and adjectives.	Level 1 Has simple language. Many spelling errors. Voice is weak. No verbs or adjectives.
Fluency and Grammar /10	Level 4 Writing is logical and fluid. Many sentences begin differently. No grammar or punctuation errors.	Level 3 Writing is easy to read. Some sentences begin differently. Paper needs little editing. Few grammar or punctuation errors.	Level 2 Writing has run-ons or choppy sentences. Paper needs some editing. Some punctuation and grammar errors.	Level 1 Writing has many errors. Paper needs much editing. Many punctuation or grammar errors.