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Persuasive Essay 
Student persuasive essay
Rubric Code: ZB97W2
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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4 pts


3 pts


2 pts


1 pts

Introduction Paragraph

4

The student had the three parts of the introduction including:
-attention grabber
-position statement
-lead up to reasons without giving them away. Clear position/stance
3

The student had the three parts of the introduction including:
-attention grabber
-position statement
-lead up to reasons without giving them away.
2

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.
1

The student did not have the three parts of the introduction.
Arguments

4

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. Also presents strong opinion.
3

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.
2

uses some facts to support the argument, but they are not used the entire time. The facts are disputed and may not be accurate.
1

lists reasons but does not back up with facts or other support.
Conclusion Paragraph

4

restated the main ideas of their essay, called for action or change, and brought their paper to a natural close. Successfully grabbed attention of the reader
3

restated the main ideas of their essay, called for action or change, and brought their paper to a natural close.
2

used the main idea to end the paper, but did not restate the ideas and creatively call for action or change.
1

The student did not use the main idea to bring their paper to a close.
Organization

4

The student has used 5 short paragraphs and introduced the arguments, provided detailed examples, and included a strong relevant conclusion
3

The student has used 5 short paragraphs and introduced the arguments, provided detailed examples.
2

The student has the 5 paragraphs, but the student did not properly introduce or conclude the argument
1

The student does not have the 5 paragraphs that were part of the directions.
Spelling, grammar

capitalization and punctuation

4

The student has made no errors in grammar or spelling and has made no errors in capitalization and punctuation
3

The student has made 1-2 errors in grammar and/or spelling and 1-2 errors in capitalization and punctuation
2

The student has made 3-4 errors in grammar and/or spelling and made 3-4 errors in capitalization and punctuation
1

The student has made more than 4 errors in grammar and/or spelling and has made more than 4 errors in capitalization and punctuation.



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