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iRubric: Persuasive Essay Rubric

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Persuasive Essay Rubric Rubric Code: Z69W2 By Gina329 Ready to use Private Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Persuasive Essay
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Unsatisfactory 1 pts
Focus or Thesis Statement	Excellent The thesis statement names the topic of the essay and outlines the main points to be discussed.	Good The thesis statement names the topic only.	Fair The thesis statement outlines some or all of the main points to be discussed but does not name the topic	Unsatisfactory The thesis statement does not name the topic and does not preview what will be discussed.
Support for Position	Excellent Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement. The writer anticipates biases or arguments and has provided at least one counter-argument.	Good Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence that support the position statement.	Fair Includes 2 pieces of evidence that support the position statement.	Unsatisfactory Includes 1 or fewer pieces of evidence.
Evidence and Examples	Excellent All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.	Good Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.	Fair At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant.	Unsatisfactory Evidence and examples are not relevant and/or are not explained.
Audience	Excellent Demonstrates a clear understanding of the potential reader and uses appropriate vocabulary and arguments. Anticipates reader's questions and provides thorough answers appropriate for that audience.	Good Demonstrates a general understanding of the potential reader and uses vocabulary and arguments appropriate for that audience.	Fair Demonstrates some understanding of the potential reader and uses arguments appropriate for that audience.	Unsatisfactory It is not clear who the author is writing for.