PERSUASIVE ESSAY

attempts to persuade the reader to the writer's point of view, arguing openly, or attempting to subtly persuade the reader

by using irony or satire. A variety of evidence must be used. The writer must also be fair to other sides; dismissing them completely weakens his or her argument.
Name: ____________________________________________________________ Topic: ___________________________________________

First supporting point

(15%)

Second supporting
point
(15%)

Third supporting point

(20%)

Introduction
Conclusion
(5%)

Structure and Style

(15%)

Accurately applies the

conventions of
(20%)

MLA standards
(10%)

Incomplete

Limited

Approachin
g

Meeting

Exceeding

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b)
c)

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c)

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b)
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1. Thorough examination of first supporting point

2. Writer uses the format of PPC:
a) Point: clear, relevant point
b) Proof: Evidence is relevant, accurate, and credible.
c) Comment: Discussion of proof is engaging.

1.
2.
a)
b)
c)

(0-7.4%)
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2.
a)
b)
c)

(7.5 8.9%)
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2.
a)
b)
c)

(9 10.4%)
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2.
a)
b)
c)

(10.5 11.9%)
1. Thorough examination of second supporting point
2. Writer uses the format of PPC:
a) Point: clear, relevant point
b) Proof: Evidence is relevant, accurate, and credible.
c) Comment: Discussion of proof is engaging.

(12 15%)
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2.
a)
b)
c)

(0-7.4%)
1.
2.
a)
b)
c)

(7.5 8.9%)
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2.
a)
b)
c)

(9 10.4%)
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2.
a)
b)
c)

(10.5 11.9%)
1. Thorough examination of the third and most important supporting point
2. Writer uses the format of PPC:
a) Point: clear, relevant point
b) Proof: Evidence is relevant, accurate, and credible.
c) Comment: Discussion of proof is engaging .

(12 15%)
1.
2.
a)
b)
c)

(0 9.9%)

(10 11.9%)

(12-13.9%)

(14-15.9%)

(16 20%)

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5.

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5.

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1. Engaging, creative hook

2. Skilled introduction of topic / transition to thesis; sophisticated writing demonstrated.
3. Thesis is clear, debatable, interesting, and visible.
4. Clear, concise statement of enumeration is in parallel form.
5. Conclusion connects creatively to hook; it restates thesis and statement of enumeration with creativity and skill

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5.

(0-2.4%)
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2.
3.

(2.5 2.9%)
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2.
3.

(3 3.4%)
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2.
3.

(3.5 3.9%)
1.
Topic sentences are clear, relevant and creative.
2.
Body paragraphs and conclusion paragraph are introduced with appropriate transitions.
3.
Writing is sophisticated, reflecting the style of a committed reader. Style and vocabulary consistently academic
in tone, concisely communicating ideas.

(4-5%)
1.
2.
3.

(0-7.4%)

(7.5-8.9%)

(9-10.4%)

(12 15%)

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4.

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4.

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2.
3.
4.

(10.5-11.9%)
Demonstrates proficiency of standard Canadian:
1. Spelling
2. Grammar
3. Punctuation
4. Capitalization

(0 9.9%)

(10 11.9%)

(14-15.9%)

(16 20%)

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7.

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7.

(12-13.9%)
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7.

1. First page includes correct information and in correct format

2. Two-part title is creative and specific
3. Pagination is in each upper right hand corner and includes surname.
4. If in-text citations are required, they are in proper format
5. Works Cited page is included if required, for each text referred to, and in proper format
6. Work is double spaced, using 12-pt Times New Roman or Cambria font
7. Margins are one-inch

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7.

(0 4.9%)

(5-5.9%)

(6 6.9%)

(7-7.9%)

(8-10%)

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TOTAL:

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