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Persuasive Essay 
Persuasive Essay
Student persuasive essay that uses facts to back up their argument.
Rubric Code: ZXCW732
By djansen
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8, 9-12

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  Level 1

50-59%

(N/A)

Level 2

60-69%

(N/A)

Level 3

70-79%

(N/A)

Level 4

80-100%

(N/A)

Arguments

Level 1

The student lists reasons but does not back up with facts or other support.
Level 2

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.
Level 3

The student bases most of their arguments on reliable facts that they have researched.
Level 4

The student bases all their arguments on reliable facts that they have researched.
Organization

Level 1

The student does not have the 5 paragraphs that were part of the directions.
Level 2

The student has the 5 paragraphs, but the student did not follow the order from their thesis statement.
Level 3

The student has used 5 short paragraphs with considerable flow between each. The order was consistent with their thesis statement.
Level 4

The student has used 5 short paragraphs with a high degree of effectiveness. The order was consistent was their thesis statement.
Introduction Paragraph

Level 1

The student did not have the three parts of the introduction.
Level 2

The student attempted a thesis statement, but there were mistakes in writing it. The student did not follow directions when writing the introduction paragraph or have a broad to narrow structure.
Level 3

The student had the three parts of the introduction including a considerable thesis statement and considerable broad to narrow organization.
Level 4

The student had the three parts of the introduction including an exemplary thesis statement and fluid broad to narrow organization.
Conclusion Paragraph

Level 1

The student did not use the main idea to bring their paper to a close.
Level 2

The student used the main idea to end the paper and restated the thesis, but did not restate the ideas clearly.
Level 3

The student restated the thesis, showed considerable narrow to broad organization, and had a considerable creative and original ending.
Level 4

The student restated the thesis, showed good narrow to broad organization, and had a creative and original ending.
Grammar and Spelling & Word Choice

Level 1

More than 5 spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammatical errors.

Ideas are never expressed using strong or precise language.
Level 2

Three to five spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammatical errors.

Ideas are sometimes expressed using strong and precise language.
Level 3

Two spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammatical errors.

Ideas are expressed using considerable strong and precise language.
Level 4

Zero to one spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammatical errors.

Ideas are always expressed using strong and precise language.



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  • English, Writing, Persuassive, Essay

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