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Persuasive Essay Persuasive Essay This rubric will be designed for upper elementary students who are completing a persuasive writing piece as the culmination of the marking period. Rubric Code: V8B39B By tracyyoshi Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Homework Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Persuasive Essay
	Novice 1 pts	Apprentice 2 pts	Practitioner 3 pts	Expert 4 pts
Attention Grabber	Novice The introductory paragraph is not interesting AND is not relevant to the topic.	Apprentice The author has an interesting introductory paragraph but the connection to the topic is not clear. It may also ramble or lack focus.	Practitioner The introductory paragraph has a hook or attention grabber that is connected to the topic.	Expert The introductory paragraph has a strong hook or attention grabber that is appropriate for the audience. This could be a strong statement, a relevant quotation, statistic, or question addressed to the reader.
Position Statement	Novice There is no position statement.	Apprentice A position statement is present, but does not make the author's position clear.	Practitioner The position statement provides a clear statement of the author's position on the topic.	Expert The position statement provides a clear, strong statement of the author's position on the topic.
Support for Position	Novice Includes 1 or fewer pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences).	Apprentice Includes 2 pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement.	Practitioner Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement.	Expert Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement. The writer anticipates the reader's concerns, biases or arguments and has provided at least 1 counter-argument.
Evidence and Examples	Novice Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained.	Apprentice At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author's position.	Practitioner Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.	Expert All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.
Sequencing	Novice Many of the supporting details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem very confusing.	Apprentice A few of the supporting details or arguments are not in an expected or logical order, distracting the reader and making the essay seem a little confusing.	Practitioner Arguments and support are provided in a fairly logical order that makes it reasonably easy to follow the author's train of thought.	Expert Arguments and support are provided in a logical order that makes it easy and interesting to follow the author's train of thought.
Closing Paragraph	Novice There is no conclusion - the paper just ends.	Apprentice The author's position is restated within the closing paragraph, but not near the beginning.	Practitioner The conclusion is recognizable. The author's position is restated within the first two sentences of the closing paragraph.	Expert The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer's position. Effective restatement of the position statement begins the closing paragraph.
Grammar	Novice Author makes little attempt to use the grammar skills covered throughout the marking period.	Apprentice Author utilizes some of the grammar skills covered throughout the marking period, but neglects many essential skills necessary for grade level.	Practitioner Author uses the grammar skills covered throughout the marking period to create a coherant writing piece.	Expert Author consistently uses the grammar skills covered throughout the marking period, enhancing the flow of the writing.
Spelling	Novice Author consistently mispells words which makes it extremely difficult to comprehend the writing.	Apprentice Author frequently mispells words which at times may detract from the overall understanding.	Practitioner Most words are spelled correctly and any mispelled words do not detract from the overall understanding of the writing piece.	Expert All words are spelled correctly and the author always uses the correct form of the word.

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