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Scoring Rubric: Persuasive Composition 1

Organization

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The essay does not have a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Thesequence of points issometimes confusing. No thesis statement present. The essay has a clear introduction, body, and conclusion,and main points follow insome logical sequence. Thesis statement may be present, but unclear. Counterargument is not present. The essay has a clear introduction, body, and conclusion,and main points follow insome logical sequence. Thesis statement is clear and present. Counterargument is clear and present.

The essay is missing either an introduction or a conclusion. The relationshipbetween points is oftenconfusing. No thesis statement present. Attempts to take a position (addresses topic), but position is very unclear OR takes a position, but provides minimal or no support; may only paraphrase the prompt.

Elements of Persuasion

Takes a position and provides uneven support; may lack development in parts or be repetitive OR essay is no more than a well-written beginning.

Takes a clear position and supports it with some relevant reasons and/or examples; there is some development of the essay.

Takes a clear position and supports it consistently with well-chosen reasons and/or examples; may use persuasive strategy to convey an argument.

Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling

Numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, and spellinginterfere with meaning. Quoted material may be indistinguishable from expository or expressive thought, or it may lack essential elements, such as quotation marks orend punctuation.

There are many errorsin mechanics, usage,grammar, or spelling.These sometimes make the arguments hard to understand. Quotes arepunctuated and formatted inconsistently.

There are some errorsin mechanics, usage,grammar, or spelling. Quotes may haveminor errors in punctuation or format.

There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Quotes is punctuated and formatted correctly.

Format

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Timeliness

Numerous errors in general formatting. Font size, style, and spacing are incorrectly formatted. Name is possibly missing. Submitted three days late.

There are many errors in formatting. Two or more elements missing: size, font, heading, etc.

One or less formatting issues found in the narrative.

There are few or no errors in relation to the formatting of the piece.

Submitted two days late.

Submitted one day late.

Completed on time.

Comments: Michael
I love the topic. The essay was well-written, inventive, and very creative. From a formatting standpoint, don t forget to indent each paragraph. I also docked you a couple points on the elements of persuasion portion. You should, in a sense, answer the question you propose at the end of the first paragraph. This statement of opinion (or thesis) should drive the rest of your essay. I know what you were trying to get at, and the arguments were fun and clear, but you need a grand overarching statement to sort of umbrella the piece. The same goes with your conclusion: I like the

elements you used to wrap the piece up, I would just recap the main arguments (and counterarguments) a bit better.

Final Score: 17/20

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