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All About Me Essay All About Me Essay Essay Rubric Code: YA69C2 By ayates16 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Persuasive Essay
	Excellent 5 pts	Good 4 pts	Fair 3 pts	Poor 2 pts
Introduction	Excellent You included an exciting attention grabber at the beginning. You have introduced yourself and what the essay will be about.	Good You included an attention grabber at the beginning. There is a clear introduction.	Fair You tried to include an an attention grabber, but it didn't quite fit. You've mentioned basic facts about yourself.	Poor You didn't include an attention grabber. You left out the topic of the essay, or it is unclear.
Organization	Excellent Essay is organized in a way that makes sense to your reader. You follow the content guidelines for each paragraph. You end with a clear closing, which restates the information you've provided.	Good Essay is mostly organized in a way that makes sense to your reader. You follow at least 4 the content guidelines for each paragraph. Your ending is clear enough for readers to understand.	Fair Essay is confusing in parts. You follow fewer than 3 of the content guidelines for each paragraph. Your closing is very vague.	Poor Essay is very confusing. You do not follow the content guidelines for each paragraph. You do not end with a clear closing.
Vocabulary	Excellent Uses many vocabulary words. No spelling errors. Many interesting verbs and adjectives.	Good Uses some vocabulary words. Few spelling errors. Some interesting verbs and adjectives.	Fair Uses few vocabulary words. Some spelling errors. Very few verbs and adjectives	Poor Has simple language. Many spelling errors. Few verbs and adjectives
Conventions	Excellent Writing is logical and fluid. Many sentences begin differently. No grammar or punctuation errors.	Good Writing is easy to read. Some sentences begin differently. Paper needs little editing. Few grammar or punctuation errors.	Fair Writing has run-ons or choppy sentences. Paper needs some editing. Some punctuation and grammar errors.	Poor Writing has many errors. Paper needs much editing. Many punctuation or grammar errors.