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Persuasive Writing Rubric
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Persuasive Writing Rubric
📝 Structure & Organisation (25 points)
Excellent (23-25 points)
Clear opening greeting and engaging hook
Two well-developed body paragraphs with strong arguments
Separate paragraph addressing opposing view
Strong conclusion reinforcing stance
Appropriate formal sign-off
Good (18-22 points)
Most structural elements present
Arguments are clear but may lack detail
Opposing view mentioned but not fully developed
Satisfactory (13-17 points)
Basic structure present
Some arguments provided
Limited organisation
Needs Improvement (0-12 points)
Missing key structural elements
Poor organisation
Unclear arguments
🎯 Rhetorical Appeals & Counter-Argument (25 points)
Excellent (23-25 points)
Uses ethos (credibility/expertise)
Uses logos (facts, statistics, logical reasoning)
Uses pathos (emotional appeal)
Acknowledges opposing view and explains why it's less convincing
Good (18-22 points)
Uses 2-3 rhetorical appeals effectively
Mentions opposing view with some explanation
Satisfactory (13-17 points)
Uses 1-2 rhetorical appeals
Basic acknowledgment of opposing view
Needs Improvement (0-12 points)
Limited or no use of rhetorical appeals
No opposing viewpoint addressed
🎩 Formal Tone & Language (25 points)
Excellent (23-25 points)
No slang; polite and respectful throughout
Complete sentences with correct punctuation
Effective use of persuasive transitional phrases
Maintains formal tone consistently
Good (18-22 points)
Mostly formal with minor lapses
Some persuasive transitions used
Generally correct punctuation
Satisfactory (13-17 points)
Attempts formal tone
Some informal language present
Basic sentence structure
Word Count & Overall Quality (25 points)
Target: 250-350 words
Total Score: _____ / 100
Grade: _____
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