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Persuasive Essay
Persuasive Essay
Student will write a persuasive essay on one of three topics provided. The essay needs to have a clear introduction that clearly states their position. The body of the essay needs have a minimum of three facts from the information provided that supports their position. The paper needs to end with a strong conclusion.
Rubric Code:
WB88AC
By
laneyk
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
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Persuasive Essay
Exceeding
5 pts
Proficient
4 pts
Basic
3 pts
Below Basic
2 pts
Persuasiveness
Exceeding
- Thesis is clear and Persuasive.
- Argument is sound and supported by evidence.
- Three supporting paragraphs contain evidence to support the thesis.
Proficient
- Thesis is somewhat clear and persuasive.
- Argument and evidence is somewhat weak.
- Three supporting paragraphs do not support thesis.
Basic
- Thesis is weak.
- Argument and evidence is weak/does not connect to thesis.
- Supporting paragraphs do not support thesis.
Below Basic
- No thesis.
- Argument and evidence to not connect or support one point.
- Supporting paragraphs are disconnected.
Organization
Exceeding
- Essay is clearly organized.
- Has clear paragraphs
- Has strong thesis.
- Has three well-supported body paragraphs.
- Has clear topic and concluding paragraphs.
-Has a good "grabber" and "Call to Action" sentences.
Proficient
- Essay is organized.
Paragraphing is clear.
- Has a grabber sentence.
- Has a good thesis.
-Has moderately supported body paragraphs.
-Has a topic and concluding paragraph.
- Has a grabber and "Call to Action" sentences.
Basic
- Essay has some order and needs revision.
- Attempts to use paragraphs.
- Attempts an attention-grabber sentence.
- Body paragraphs are not well supported.
- Topic and concluding paragraphs are weak.
- Grabber and "Call to Action" sentences are weak.
Below Basic
Thesis is very weak.
- Has very weak paragraphing.
- Has very weak structure.
- Has no topic sentence.
- Has no grabber and/or "call to action" sentences.
Fluency and Grammar
Exceeding
- Writing is logical and fluid.
- Many sentences begin differently.
- No grammar or punctuation errors.
Proficient
- Writing is easy to read.
- Some sentences begin differently.
- Few grammar or punctuation errors.
Basic
- Writing has run-ons or fragments.
Paper needs some editing.
- Some punctuation and grammar errors.
Below Basic
- Writing has many errors.
- Paper needs much editing.
- Many punctuation or grammar errors.
Keywords:
Persuasive Essay
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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