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Persuasive Essay Rubric 
Persuasive Essay Rubric
Persuasive essay with a counter-argument
Rubric Code: VXWX9C3
By histeach21
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Essay
  Exemplary

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Competent

(N/A)

Inadequate

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Introduction

Exemplary

Begins with general topic and background information. States thesis clearly;thesis is in yes, but form. 4-6 sentences.
Competent

Does not begin with general topic and background information.Thesis is present, and in yes, but form. 4-6 sentences.
Inadequate

Does not begin wth general background information. Thesis statement cannot be determined and is not in yes, but form. It is not 4-6 sentences
Body

Exemplary

Evidence clearly supports the thesis. Details are specific, concrete, and relevant. Many persuasive techniques are evident. No opinion in body paragraphs.
Competent

Evidence clearly supports the thesis, but there is not enough evidence. Few details, abstract examples, slightly off-topic. Some opinion in body paragrpahs.
Inadequate

Thesis is supported by limited evidence. Few if any examples, examples, off-topic. Lack of any persuasive techniques. Most of evidence is opinion not fact.
Counter Argument

Exemplary

Counter argument ("but" point) is clear.
Details are specific, concrete, and relevant. Many persuasive techniques are evident. word appropriate. No opinion in body paragraphs.
Competent

Counter argument ("but" point) is not clear. there is not enough evidence. Few details, abstract examples, slightly off-topic. Word appropriate. SOme opinion in body paragrpahs.
Inadequate

Counter argument is not included. Few if any examples, examples, off-topic, words poorly chosen. Lack of any persuasive techniques. Most of evidence is opinion not fact.
Organization

Exemplary

Intro and Conclusion meet format requirements. Number of thesis points equals number of body paragraphs. Details are related to topic.
Transitional words, phrases, topic sentence per paragraph, fluency.
Competent

Either Intro or Conclusion does not meet format requirements. Number of thesis points equals number of body paragraphs. Some details are related to topic.
Moderate transition, some missing topic sentences, poor fluency.
Inadequate

Neither Intro nor Conclusion meet format requirements. Number of thesis points do not equal number of body paragraphs. Very few details are related to topic.
Out-of-order thought progression.
Conclusion

Exemplary

Conclusion meets format requirement; begins specifically and ends generally. It restates thesis then summarizes your main points, and ends with a statement about the future consequences. It has at least 4 sentences.
Competent

Conclusion meets some format requirement; begins specifically and ends generally. It restates thesis then summarizes your main points, and ends with a statement about the future consequences. It has only 3 sentences.
Inadequate

Conclusion does not meet any format requirement; begins generally and ends too specifically. It is off topic. It hasless than 3 sentneces sentences.
Grammar and Mechanics

Exemplary

There are very few grammar or spelling errors. They do not distract from the final product. Sentences are varied and strong. Word choices are precise and appropriate.
Competent

Obvious grammar errors, several spelling mistakes. Some word choice errors; too wordy in places.
Inadequate

Many grammar errors, basic sentences, poor spelling. Poor word choice and slang.



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