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Persuasive Letter Persuade your principal to ask Nelson Mandela to be the keynote speaker at graduation this year. Rubric Code: Y769W9 By marywall Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Persuasive Letter
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Purpose	Poor It is not clear what the purpose of the letter is.	Fair Demonstrates some understanding of purpose of letter but does not support purpose with details.	Good Demonstrates a general understanding for purpose of letter and uses vocabulary and arguments appropriate for principal.	Excellent Demonstrates a clear understanding for purpose to letter and uses appropriate vocabulary and arguments to respond to potential questions and concerns
Organization	Poor Many of the supporting details or arguments are not in logical order; Essay seems confusing.	Fair A few of the supporting details or arguments are not in logical order; Essay is somewhat confusing.	Good Supporting details and arguments are in logical order and is able to be followed by the reader.	Excellent Supporting details and arguments are presented in a logical order that is clear and interesting to follow.
Details and Support	Poor Reasons to back up opinion are confusing, and the writer's stance on the topic is not supported in each paragraph	Fair Reasons to back up opinion are limited; Could use greater details in each paragraph	Good Good reasons to back up opinion; Details are general, but complete	Excellent Clear position taken and supported with well-chosen reasons and thorough details
Writing Conventions	Poor Many errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation; Errors interfere with reading of letter.	Fair Some errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation; Errors don't interfere with understanding of letter.	Good Few errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation; Errors don't interfere with understanding of letter	Excellent No errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation; Full understanding of letter