Journey to Excellence

How to Transfer a Rubric to a Grade

The Persuasive Essay

Content/Organization (80)

Introduction (20)

5
  • The issue is clearly stated and presented without bias.
  • The introduction gives focus and direction and a unique perspective.
  • The thesis is at the end of the paragraph and makes reference to both sides.
4
3
  • The issue is presented and provides some focus and direction.
  • The thesis is reasonably clear but is not stated correctly.
2
1
  • The reader cannot identify a thesis statement.
  • The introduction is vague and may ramble.

Body (40)

5
  • Elaborates insightfully and effectively on the thesis, providing relevant and specific information a support.
  • Three solid reasons to think like the author are provided.
  • Refutation of the opposition is also provided.
4
3
  • Support is superficial and not elaborated on with any degree of competence.
  • The argument may be difficult to follow at times or is repetitive.
2
1
  • Provides very little evidence or support for the thesis.
  • No elaboration on the support statements and no transitions between them.

Conclusion (20)

5
  • Conclusion ties all important points together; gives readers something to think about.
4
3
  • Conclusion summarizes main points; ends with general statement.
2
1
  • Conclusion reflects little thought.
  • If there was a thesis in the introduction, it is repeated here word for word.

Conventions of English (20)

5
  • Exceptional control of sentence structure with precise and appropriate use of language and word choice.
  • Mastery of usage, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Paper has a perfect heading, uses proper spacing, and correct format(endnotes and Works Cited).
4
3
  • Adequate control of sentence structure with appropriate use of language and word choice.
  • Some mechanical errors but none that interface with the message.
  • Heading, format, and spacing almost what is required. Shows some signs of effort.
2
1
  • Inadequate control of sentence structure with limitations in word choice.
  • Serious mechanical errors that obscure the message.
  • Student never looked at the papers designed to help with this process. No Works Cited page or one that is of unique design.

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