| Persuasive Letter Rubric | |||||
| Teacher Name: Ryan Wayt | |||||
| Your rubric ID # is: 1435537 | |||||
| Student Name: ________________________________________ | |||||
| CATEGORY | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Score |
| Goal/Thesis | Strongly and clearly states a personal opinion. Clearly identifies the issue. | Clearly states a personal opinion. Some references to the issue. | Personal opinion is not clearly stated. Little or no ferernces to the issue. | Personal opinion is not easily understood. Has no reference to the issue. | |
| Reasons and Support | Three or more excellent points are made with good support. It is evident the writer put much thought and research into this assignment. | Three or more points are made with support, but the arguments are somewhat weak in places. The writer doesn't persuade completely. | Two points are made; shows some preparation, but weak arguments. | Preparation is weak; arguments are weak or missing; and less than three points are made. | |
| Conclusion | Summarizes personal opinion in a strong concluding statement. | Summarizes personal opinion in a concluding statement. | Concluding statement is a weak summary of personal opinion. | Concluding statement makes no reference to personal opinion. | |
| Organization | Sentence and paragraphs are complet, well written, and varied. | Sentence and paragraph structure is generally correct. | Sentence and paragraph structure is incorrect. | Little or no evidence of sentence or paragraph structure. | |
| Word Choice/Tone | Choice of words that are clear, descriptive, and accurate. Maintains consistent persuasive tone throughout letter. | Adequate choice of words that are clear and descriptive. Demonstrates a persuasive tone in parts of the letter. | Choice of some words that are clear and descriptive. Lacks consistent persuasive tone. | Lancuage and tone of letter is unclear and lacks description. | |
| Mechanics and Grammar | Contains few, if any punctuation, spelling, or grammatical errors. | Contains several errors in punctuation, spelling, or grammar that do not interfere with meaning. | Contains many errors in punctuation, spelling, or grammar that interfere with meaning. | Contains many errors in punctuation, spelling, or grammar that make the piece illegible. | |