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Four Writing Traits - Essay Persuasive Essay Rubric Code: W42X64 By karendecker Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Final Essay
	Below Standard 1 pts	Approaching Standard 2 pts	Meets Standard 3 pts	Above Standard 4 pts
Ideas & Content	Below Standard Thesis / main idea is missing or extremely unclear. Supports are absent or do not support thesis.	Approaching Standard Thesis / main idea can be found, but may be unclear or not obvious. Supports are incomplete or do not adequately support thesis. Limited detail.	Meets Standard Clearly stated thesis / main idea. Supporting details present but may be limited or general. Clear and focused. A good basic paper.	Above Standard Strong thesis / main idea which stands out. Strong, accurate supporting details. Exceptionally clear and holds reader's attention throughout.
Organization	Below Standard Lacks clear structure. Maybe be missing introduction, body, and/or conclusion. Order is unclear. Difficult to follow	Approaching Standard Attempt made but overall structure is inconsistent. Intro and conclusion are underdeveloped. Weak or absent transitions. Attempts at sequencing.	Meets Standard Developed introduction, body, and conclusion, but may not be particularly inviting. May have stilted transitions. Order may be overly obvious. Organization helps reader despite some weaknesses.	Above Standard Enhances central idea and its development. Strong and inviting introduction and satisfying conclusion. Smooth transitions. Order and structure is strong.
Voice	Below Standard Little evidence of suitable voice. Little sense of involvement or commitment. Flat or mechanical.	Approaching Standard Voice may be inconsistent. Limited sense of audience, topic, or purpose.	Meets Standard Writing personality and voice are present, but may be inconsistent in places regarding audience. Expressive. At times may be inappropriate--too casual or formal. Committed to topic.	Above Standard Personality comes through appropriately. Strong sense of audience, topic, and purpose. Engaging and original. Comes to life. Appropriate and committed to topic.
Conventions	Below Standard Frequent and significant errors in grammar and punctuation. Misspellings are common and distracting. Substantial need for editing. Difficult to read.	Approaching Standard Grammar and punctuation errors begin to impede readability, but can be understood. Spelling errors distract reader. Needs editing.	Meets Standard Conventions appropriate for grade level. Minor errors do not affect readability. Spelling usually correct. Little to moderate need for editing.	Above Standard Effective use of conventions. No noticeable errors. Strong use of spelling, even on complex words. Very little or NO need for editing.