8/9/2019 Persuasive Essay Writing Rubric
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6th
grade Persuasive Analysis/WritingLeader ISD Revised July
2014
1 Very Limited 1.5 2 Basic 2.5 3 Satisfactory 3.5 4 -
Accomplished
Organization
6.18(A) Write persuasive essays forappropriate audiences that
establish a
position and include sound reasoning,detailed and relevant
evidence, andconsideration of alternatives.
***The items in boldindicate potential
categories a teacher could use to enter agrade in the grade book
program.
The writers position is
not evident or is
confusing.(Organization)
The writers position is
implied, but not clearly
stated in the piece orparagraph.
(Organization)
The writers position is
clearly stated in the piece
or paragraph.(Organization)
The writers position is
insightful and stated
clearly in the piece orparagraph.
(Organization)
Idea Development
6.18(A) Write persuasive essays for
appropriate audiences that establish aposition and include sound
reasoning,
detailed and relevant evidence, and
consideration of alternatives.
***The items in boldindicate potentialcategories a teacher could
use to enter a
grade in the grade book program.
There is little idea
development and few
details or examples to
support the writers
position. (Idea
Development)
and/or ineffective. (Idea
Development)
Some details and
examples help support the
writers position but the
ideas are not fully
developed. (Idea
Development)
Word choice is limited
and does not contribute to
the persuasive techniques.
(Idea Development)
The writers position is
fully developed and
explained through details
and examples. (IdeaDevelopment)
Alternative positions are
considered. (Idea
Development)
Word choice is effectiveand contributes to the
persuasive techniques.
(Idea Development)
The writers position is
fully developed and
explained with a balance of
insightful details and
examples. (Idea
Development)
Alternative positions and
counterarguments are
addressed. (Idea
Development)
Word choice is precise,
powerful, and effectively
contributes to the
persuasive techniques.(Idea Development)
Use of Language
6.18(A) Write persuasive essays forappropriate audiences that
establish a
position and include sound reasoning,detailed and relevant
evidence, and
consideration of alternatives.
***The items in boldindicate potential
categories a teacher could use to enter agrade in the grade book
program.
Word choice is simplistic
Errors in spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation, grammar,
and usage are persistent
and create disruptionswith the fluency of writing
and interfere with themeaning. (Use of
Language)
Errors in spelling,
capitalization,punctuation, grammar,
and usage may be
distracting, but the writing
maintains fluency andclarity. (Use ofLanguage)
Errors in spelling,
capitalization,punctuation, grammar,
and usage create only
minimal disruptions. (Use
of Language)
Few errors in spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,grammar, and usage do not
cause disruptions in the
fluency and clarity of the
writing. (Use ofLanguage)
