Standard Persuasive Writing Essay Rubric Student Name: ________________________________________ CATEGORY 4 - Above Standards 3 - Meets Standards 2 - Approaching Standards 1 - Below Standards Score Focus or Thesis Statement The thesis statement names the topic of the essay and outlines the main points to be discussed. The thesis statement names the topic of the essay. The thesis statement outlines some or all of the main points to be discussed but does not name the topic. The thesis statement does not name the AND does not preview what will be discussed. Support for Position Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, experiences) that support the position statement. The writer anticipates the reader\'s concerns, biases or arguments and has provided at least 1 Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, experiences) that support the position statement. Includes 2 pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement. Includes 1 or fewer pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, experiences). Evidence and Examples All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are that show how each piece of evidence supports the author\'s position. Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author\'s position. At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author\'s position. Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained.
Sentence Structure All sentences are with varied structure. Most sentences are and is some varied sentence structure in the essay. Most sentences are well constructed, but there is no variation is structure. Most sentences are not well-constructed or varied. Grammar & Spelling Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content. Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Author 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content. Closing paragraph The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer's position. Effective restatement of the position statement begins the closing paragraph. The conclusion is recognisable. The author's position is restated within the first two sentences of the closing paragraph. The author's position is restated within the closing paragraph, but not near the beginning. There is no conclusion - the paper just ends.
Adapted Persuasive Writing Essay Rubric Student Name: ________________________________________ CATEGORY 4 - Above Standards 3 - Meets Standards 2 - Approaching Standards 1 - Below Standards Score Focus or Thesis Statement The thesis statement names the topic of the essay and outlines the main points to be discussed. The thesis statement the topic of the essay. The thesis statement outlines some or all of the main points to be discussed but does not name the topic. The thesis statement does not name the topic AND does not preview what will be discussed. Support for Position Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, experiences) that support the position statement. The writer anticipates the reader\'s concerns, biases or arguments and has provided at least 1 Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, experiences) that support the position statement. Includes 2 pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the position statement. Includes 1 or pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences). Evidence and Examples All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author\'s position. Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author\'s position. At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author\'s position. Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained.
Effective Strategy Use Author used effective planning and writing strategies, monitoring progress the strategy and changing strategy if necessary. Author chose planning and writing strategies but did not monitor progress during the writing process. Author chose planning and writing strategies but persisted with an ineffective strategy. Author did not use planning and writing strategies or did not use them correctly. Time management Author allocated specific time periods to specific tasks and monitored their performance to stay on track. Author allocated specific time periods to most of the tasks and sometimes monitored their performance to stay on track. Author allocated time periods to specific tasks. Author did not allocate time periods to tasks or set unrealistic goals which demonstrated they did not plan based on past experiences. Reflection Author reflected on a range of aspects of their task performance and highlighted areas for improvement in similar tasks in future. Author reflected on several aspects of their task performance and highlighted an area for improvement in similar tasks in future. Author reflected on several aspects of their task performance. Author did not reflect on their task performance or consider how their learning might inform future tasks.