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Persuasive Essay Students wrote a persuasive essay on "Is Sport Ruining Kids Lives?" Rubric Code: V6W462 By lstewart84 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Persuasive Writing
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Attention Grabber Sentence/Hook	Poor Unable to discern a clear, strong sentence that grabs attention of reader.	Fair Attempt made at strong sentence that grabs attention of reader.	Good Clear, strong attention grabbing sentence present. Uses quote, statistic, or other method.
Thesis statement	Poor No evidence of thesis statement.	Fair Attempt made at a thesis statement, but not clear or strong.	Good Clear, strong thesis statement.
Body Paragraphs	Poor Less than 3 paragraphs, supporting details weak or not evident, confusing or repetitious. Reader is confused.	Fair Three paragraphs are evident. Attempt made at supporting details. May be slightly confusing or unclear. Reader is left uncertain of position taken.	Good Three to Five paragraphs, which are strong, clear, with strong supporting details. Reader is left satisfied and persuaded.
Format	Poor No header or title Not double spaced Incorrect font and size No paragraph indents Directions not followed.	Fair Attempts made at most of format, including Header, title, double spaced, correct font and size, paragraphs indented, margins correct. Mostly followed directions.	Good Header, title, double spaced, correct font and size, paragraphs indented, margins correct. Followed directions.