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Persuasive Paper - 8 
Persuasive Paper - 8
Rubric Code: X2B38C
By mellerker
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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Voice

1

-Lacks a point of view
-Purpose changes throughout the paper
-No persuasive ability shown
-Doesn't make any attempt to connect with the audience
2

-Identity of writer is unclear
-Purpose is changing many times
-Some attempts at persuasiveness
-Little connection with the audience
3

-Writer tries to be someone else.
-Purpose is sometimes unclear, doesn't choose one side
-Some persuasiveness shown
-Has some difficulty connecting with the audience
4

-Writer is usually speaking in an honest voice.
-Purpose is mostly clear throughout the paper.
-Persuasive ability shown at various time.
-There is some connection with the audience.
5

-Writing is honest, personal, and engaging.
-Purpose is reflected by content and arrangement.
-Persuasiveness shows understanding of topic.
-Connects with the audience
Organization

1

-No real intro or conclusion
-Sequencing needs a lot of work.
-Problems with organization make it hard for the reader to get a grip on the point.
-No opposing viewpoints shown
2

-Has intro or conclusion, but not both
-Some sequence is evident.
-A few signs of organization
-Opposing viewpoint is rare, if shown at all.
3

-Has a recognizable intro & conclusion
-Sequencing shows some logic.
-Organization sometimes supports the main point.
-Opposing viewpoint is mentioned sometimes.
4

-Intro and conclusion could use a little work.
-Sequencing is mostly logical.
-Organization mostly supports the main point.
-Opposing viewpoint is shown and usually leads to writer's arguments.
5

-Intro is creative and conclusion leaves no questions.
-Sequencing is logical.
-Organization supports the main idea all the way through.
-Opposing viewpoint leads to writer's arguments.
Ideas

1

-The writer is still in search of a topic.
-Information is limited or unclear or the length is not adequate for development.
-The text contains too many random thoughts.
2

-Everything seems as important as everything else.
-There is some development of the topic.
3

-Ideas are reasonably clear.
-The reader is left with questions.
-The writer generally stays on topic.
4

-Reasonably accurate details.
-Details enrich the central idea.
-The paper is clear and focused.
5

-Relevant quality details go beyond the obvious.
-Ideas are fresh and original.
-Reader's questions are anticipated and answered.
Word Choice

1

-The writer struggles with a limited vocabulary.
-Many of the words don't work.
-Limited vocabulary, misuse of parts of speech
2

-Words and phrases are unimaginative and lifeless.
-Persistent redundancy
-Full of jargons and cliches
3

-The language is functional, even if it lacks much energy.
-Words are adequate and correct.
-Passive verbs, everyday nouns and modifiers
4

-Attempts at colorful language
-Some fine moments shown with words
-The words show some refinement and precision.
5

-Words convey the intended message in a precise, interesting, and natural way.
-Striking words and phrases
-Lively verbs, specific nouns and modifiers
Sentence Fluency

1

-Sentences are incomplete, choppy, rambling, or awkward.
-Sentences begin the same way.
2

-Most of the sentences are complete and make sense.
-Many of the sentences begin the same way.
3

-Sentences get the job done in a routine fashion.
-Sentences are usually constructed correctly.
-Sentence beginnings are not ALL alike.
4

-Some variety in sentence structure and length.
-Reading provides some musical elements rather than just businesslike.
-A variety of beginnings, with little repetition.
5

-Sentences enhance the meaning.
-Sentences vary in length as well as structure.
-Purposeful and varied sentence beginnings.
Conventions

1

Too many errors to follow the story
2

A significant amount of errors, shows little proofreading
3

A number of errors, some taking away from the story
4

Some errors, but nothing that distracts from the story
5

Few, if any errors




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