Persuasive Writing Rubric

Student Name: _________________________________________

Date: ___________________

Needs Improvement
(1 Point)

Fair
(2 Points)

Good
(3 Points)

Exemplary
(4 Points)

Introduction

Essay lacks an introduction. Reader is

unable to know what essay is about from
Introduction.

Introduction is weak and requires

clarification.

Introduction is clear.

Introduction is clear and compelling.

Body with Supporting Details

Provides limited reasons, facts and

examples. (1-2)

Provides limited reasons, facts and

examples. (3)

Presents solid reasons, facts, and

examples. (4-5)

Presents compelling reasons and

substantial facts and examples. (6 or
more)

Conclusion

The conclusion is not present or unclear.

The conclusion is weak.

The conclusion is adequately stated.

The conclusion is strong and purposeful.

Organization

The essay is unorganized.

The essay is missing organization in

several places.

The essay is mostly organized.

Organizes the essay into an introduction,

three strong body paragraphs and a
conclusion.

Trainsitions

Fails to use transitional statements

Few transitional statements are used.

Transitional statements are present but

may not be used correctly.

Establishes and uses strong transitional

statements.

Mechanics

Serious errors in spelling, punctuation, or

grammar. (8 or more)

Several errors in spelling, punctuation, or

grammar. (5-7)

Some errors in spelling, punctuation, or

grammar. (3-4)

Few errors in spelling, punctuation, or

grammar. (2 or less)

Items

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