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"A Modest Proposal" Persuasive Essay
Students construct a proposal to respond to problems and issues in Newark.
Rubric Code:
Z8292
By
aliontas
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Persuasive Essay
No Credit
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Poor
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Fair
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Good
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Problems & Solution
No Credit
Essay lacks problems or clear solution.
Poor
Essay highlights numerous problems, but no clear connections exist among the problems; solution may be unclear or unpersuasive.
Fair
Essay highlights numerous problems cohesively; multiple problems are discussed as symptoms to a particluar, overarching issue.
Good
Essay highlights numerous problems cohesively; multiple problems are discussed as symptoms to a particluar, overarching issue. Essay has used satire or other literary device to present the proposed solution convincingly.
Tone
No Credit
There is no clear indication of tone, attitude or style.
Poor
Writer has adopted a particular tone for the piece.
Fair
Writer has adopted a particular tone for the piece and has used literary devices such as metaphor or hyperbole to achieve voice. Tone may be inconsistent, however, or unclear.
Good
Writer has adopted a particular tone for the piece and has used literary devices such as metaphor or hyperbole to achieve voice.
Organization
No Credit
The essay is unclear and may lack introduction or conclusion paragraphs.
Poor
Although there is a clear introduction and conclusion, the essay lacks transitions, logical order, or may jump around.
Fair
The essay follows a logical order, and the writer fully develops each idea. Transitions are effectively used to move from one idea to the next.
Good
The essay follows a logical order, and the writer fully develops each idea. Transitions are effectively used to move from one idea to the next. The conclusion enables us to better understand or appreciate the argument, rather than simply summarizing already stated ideas.
Persuasive Techniques
No Credit
Writer lacks purposeful, persuasive techniques.
Poor
Writer may have employed some persuasive techniques but they may be unclear/incorrect/unexplained.
Fair
Writer has convincingly employed persuasive techniques throughout the piece, such as facts/statistics/anecdotes/allusions.
Good
Writer has convincingly employed persuasive techniques throughout the piece, such as facts/statistics/anecdotes/allusions. Voice and tone assist in creating argument.
Grammar
No Credit
Essay has multiple P1 errors.
Poor
Essay has some P1 errors.
Fair
Essay has few P1 errors.
Good
Essay has no P1 errors.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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