iRubric: Rubric for Persuasive Letter

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Rubric for Persuasive Letter Rubric for Persuasive Letter Students required to write a persuasive letter to navigators, mapmakers & ship builders. The letter will ask them if they are interested in teaching at Prince Henry's observatory and navigation school. Rubric Code: ZC26CX By Earlyg Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Persuasive Letter
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Introduction 20	Poor Topic sentence is not stated at all.	Fair Topic sentence is noted, but needs more work - too vague.	Good Topic sentence is clearly developed.	Excellent Topic sentence is clearly developed. Introduction is creative and grabs the attention of the reader.
Persuasive Elements 40	Poor Writer does not provide any reasons or examples.	Fair Writer provides one reason to support topic sentence. Writer provides one example to support reason.	Good Writer provides 2 reasons to support topic sentence. Writer provides 2 examples to support each reason.	Excellent Writer provides 3 reasons to support topic sentence. Writer provides an example for each reason.
Conclusion 10	Poor Conclusion has no reference of topic sentence or reasons.	Fair Conclusion reiterates topic sentence, but does not enlist reasons.	Good Conclusion reiterates topic sentence and reasons .	Excellent Conclusion reiterates topic sentence and reasons. Conclusion is creatively-written and memorable to the reader.
Mechanics 30	Poor 6 or more spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors	Fair 3-5 spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors	Good 2 or less spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors	Excellent No spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors