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Persuasive Writing in Context Rubric
Persuasive Writing in Context Rubric
Excellent A perceptive and thorough understanding of the issue The selection and use of words and structures are
is demonstrated. The argument(s) are adept and effective. This writing demonstrates confident control
E/5 convincing. Support is well defined and purposefully
chosen to reinforce the student’s ideas in a deliberate
of correct sentence construction, usage, grammar, and
mechanics.
and judicious way. A precise awareness of audience is
effectively sustained.
Proficient A thoughtful and competent understanding of the issue The selection and use of words and structures are
is demonstrated. The argument(s) are well considered frequently effective. This writing demonstrates
PF/4 and sound. Support is accurate and occasionally
purposefully chosen to reinforce the student’s ideas in
competent control of correct sentence construction,
usage, grammar, and mechanics.
a logical and clear way. Awareness of audience is
sustained.
Satisfactory A sufficient but generalized understanding of the issue The selection and use of words and structures are
is demonstrated. The argument(s) are appropriate and occasionally effective. This writing demonstrates basic
S/3 straightforward. Support is relevant but general, and
may be occasionally lacking in persuasiveness and
control of correct sentence construction, usage,
grammar, and mechanics.
consistency. Awareness of audience is generally
sustained.
Limited An incomplete, vague, or confused understanding of The selection and use of words and structures are
the issue is demonstrated. The argument(s) are frequently ineffective. This writing demonstrates
L/2 oversimplified and/or inconsistent. Support is
superficial, unclear, contradictory, inappropriate, or
faltering control of correct sentence construction,
usage, grammar, and mechanics.
merely a restatement of what is provided in the
examination. Awareness of audience may be apparent
but is not sustained.
Poor An inaccurate or minimal understanding of the issue is The selection and use of words and structures are
demonstrated. The argument(s) are of questionable ineffective. This writing demonstrates lack of control
P/1 logic or are unrelated to the issue under discussion.
Support is irrelevant, over generalized, or lacking.
of correct sentence construction, usage, grammar, and
mechanics.
Little awareness of audience is apparent.
Insufficient /20
INS
• The marker can discern no evidence of an attempt to fulfill the assignment OR
• The writing is so deficient in length that it is not possible to assess Thought and Support