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Persuasive Essay
Persuasive Essay
Student persuasive essay that uses facts to back up their argument. Students will write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues. Students will write persuasive essays for appropriate audiences that establish a position and use supporting details.
Rubric Code:
ZAX46W
By
lstewart84
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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8th grade Persuasive Essay Rubric
Poor
1 pts
Fair
3 pts
Good
5 pts
Arguments
Poor
The student lists reasons but does not back up with facts or other support.
Fair
The student uses some facts to support the argument, but they are not used the entire time. The facts are disputed and may not be accurate.
Good
The student bases all their arguments on facts that they have researched. The facts are reliable and are used to back up the argument that the student has made.
Organization
Poor
The student does not have the 4 or 5 paragraphs that were part of the directions.
Fair
The student has the 4 or 5 paragraphs, but the student did not save their strongest reason/argument for the last paragraph.
Good
The student has used4 or 5 short paragraphs:
P1-introduce his or her position on a topic
P2, P3, and P4-give three arguments/reasons to back up their position, saving the strongest reason for P4
Last : Sum up their main position on topic and call to action.
Introduction Paragraph
Poor
The student did not have the three parts of the introduction.
Fair
The student gave this or her position on the topic, but did not have an attention grabber. The student did not follow directions when writing the introduction paragraph.
Good
The student had the three parts of the introduction including:<BR>
-attention grabber<BR>
-thesis/position statement.
Conclusion Paragraph
Poor
The student did not use the main idea to bring their paper to a close.
Fair
The student used the main idea to end the paper, but did not restate the ideas and creatively call for action or change. Restatement of thesis necessary.
Good
The student restated the main ideas of their essay, called for action or change, and brought their paper to a natural close. Restatement of thesis necessary.
Grammar and Spelling & Word Choice
Poor
More than 5 spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammatical errors.<BR>
<BR>
Ideas are never expressed using strong or precise language.
Fair
Three to five spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammatical errors.<BR>
<BR>
Ideas are sometimes expressed using strong and precise language.
Good
Zero to two spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammatical errors.<BR>
<BR>
Ideas are always expressed using strong and precise language.
MLA Format
Poor
No MLA Format
Fair
MLA Present, but left out parts
Good
MLA Done correctly.
Planning Sheet
Poor
No Planning Sheet
Fair
PLanning Sheet but not completed
Good
Planning sheet completed
Keywords:
English, Writing, Persuassive, Essay
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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