iRubric: Rubric for Persuasive Essay

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Rubric for Persuasive Essay Rubric for Persuasive Essay Rubric Code: U3X474 By lindawright Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Criteria
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Competent 4 pts	Less than Competent 1 pts
Organization	Excellent The essay contains a logically developed introduction, body, and conlclusion. All paragraphs have smooth and effective transitions.	Good The essay contains an introduction, body and conclusion. Most paragraphs have effective transitions.	Competent The essay contains an introduction, body and conclusion. Paragraphs lack effective transitions.	Less than Competent The essay only addresses a few of the comparison topics. Paragraphs do not have transitions.
Content	Excellent Essay effictevely argues a position and contains effective, detailed and relevant arguments. Both positions are acknowledged.	Good Essay argues a position and contains detailed, and relevant arguments. Both positions are acknowledged.	Competent Essay attempts to argue a position and contains vague arguments.	Less than Competent Essay does not argue a position and does not have relevant arguments.
Thesis	Excellent Essay provides a meaningful thesis, whcih clearly states the writer's opinion and position on the topic to be discussed.	Good Essay provides a thesis, which clearly states the writer's opinion and position.	Competent Essay provides an unclear thesis, which states writer's opinion or position on the topic.	Less than Competent Essay provides weak, unclear thesis, which may state writers position or opinion.
Support	Excellent Body paragraphs logically and effectively support the thesis and main arguments with convincing detail and examples.	Good Body paragraphs logically support the thesis and main arguments with specific details.	Competent Body paragraphs may support the thesis and main arguments with limited detail.	Less than Competent Body paragraphs fail to support main arguments.
Grammar	Excellent Essay contains few, errors.	Good Essay contains some errors.	Competent Essay contains numerous errors.	Less than Competent Essay contains serious errors.