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Persuasive Essay Rubric  4  3  2  1 
Grade 8  Consistent  Reasonable  Inconsistent  Little or No 
Control  Control   Control   Control  

Introduction Paragraph 

Hook         

General Info to Introduce Topic         

Thesis Statement with Claim and Three         

Supporting Topics 

Body Paragraph 1 

Transition (at beginning or end)         

Organization - Follows Thesis         

Topic Sentence         

Fact/example 1 with Support for Topic          

Fact/example 2 with Support for Topic          

Logos, Ethos, and/or Pathos         

Body Paragraph 2 

Transition (at beginning or end)         

Organization - Follows Thesis         

Topic Sentence         

Fact/example 1 with Support for Topic          

Fact/example 2 with Support for Topic          

Logos, Ethos, and/or Pathos         

Body Paragraph 3 

Transition (at beginning or end)         

Organization - Follows Thesis         

Topic Sentence         

Fact/example 1 with Support for Topic          

Fact/example 2 with Support for Topic          

Logos, Ethos, and/or Pathos         

 
 
 
Conclusion 

Transition          

Rephrase Thesis Statement         

Summary of Important Points         

Thoughtful Closing Statement         

Usage and Mechanics 

Mechanics - complete sentences, no         

run-on sentences, punctuation, 
consistent verb tense, capitalization, 
spelling 
 
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