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Persuasive Writing Piece Rubric
Purpose and Audience
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Appropriate form and audience (10 pts.)
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Audience and purpose clear throughout
(10pts.)
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Suitable voice and tone (10pts.)
Idea Development and Support
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Three or more reasons backed up with
plenty of relevant support (10 pts.)
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Elaborated and detailed support (10 pts.)
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Addresses questions and concerns others
may have (10pts.)
Organization
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Introduction hooks and defines the
argument (10 pts.)
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3 (or more) developed paragraphs for the
body (10 pts.)
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Conclusion uses an appropriate closure
technique (10 pts.)
Correctness
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Correct spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, usage, and grammar
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Strong and concise word choice
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Varied and correct sentencing
(10 pts. for the correctness section; if it
interferes with communication, then it will effect other areas.)