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Persuasive Writing Piece Rubric

 Purpose and Audience

·       Appropriate form and audience (10 pts.)

·       Audience and purpose clear throughout (10pts.)

·       Suitable voice and tone (10pts.)

 Idea Development and Support

·       Three or more reasons backed up with plenty of relevant support (10 pts.)

·       Elaborated and detailed support (10 pts.)

·       Addresses questions and concerns others may have (10pts.)

 Organization

·       Introduction hooks and defines the argument (10 pts.)

·       3 (or more) developed paragraphs for the body (10 pts.)

·       Conclusion uses an appropriate closure technique (10 pts.)

 Correctness

·       Correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, usage, and grammar

·       Strong and concise word choice

·       Varied and correct sentencing

(10 pts. for the correctness section; if it interferes with communication, then it will effect other areas.)