persuasive essay final

Critical Elements

Exemplary

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Not Evident

Value

Introduction: Overview

Provides an overview of the issue being analyzed and briefly describes main points of argument (100%)

Provides an overview of the issue being analyzed and briefly describes main points of argument but contains issues regarding accuracy (55%)

Does not provide an overview of issue being analyzed (0%)

7.5

Introduction: Thesis

Meets "Proficient" criteria and thesis is exceptionally clear and concise (100%)

Composes a thesis that states the argument that will be supported and proven throughout the essay (85%)

Composes a thesis but contains issues related to clarity or relevancy (55%)

Does not compose a thesis (0%)

7.5

Body: Intent

Writes multiple paragraphs that are focused, clearly state their intent, and build the thesis argument (100%)

Writes multiple paragraphs but writing does not build the thesis argument (55%)

Does not write multiple paragraphs (0%)

7.5

Body: Body Paragraphs

Meets "Proficient" criteria and supports argument with a masterfully-constructed combination of thoughts and evidence (100%)

Body paragraphs communicate argument by combining thoughts and ideas with evidence (85%)

Body paragraphs communicate argument but do not combine thoughts and ideas with evidence (55%)

Does not communicate argument through body paragraphs (0%)

45

Body: Opposing Viewpoints

Meets "Proficient" criteria and demonstrates a keen insight of both sides of argument (100%)

Addresses and refutes opposing viewpoints in a way that strengthens the argument (85%)

Addresses and refutes opposing viewpoints but not in a way that strengthens the argument (55%)

Does not address or refute opposing viewpoints (0%)

7.5

Conclusion: Review

Meets "Proficient" criteria and response is clear and contextualized (100%)

Reviews claim and summarizes key supporting points of essay (85%)

Reviews claim and summarizes key supporting points but contains issues regarding alignment to the intent of the thesis (55%)

Does not review claim (0%)

7.5

Conclusion: Insights

Meets "Proficient" criteria and offers a nuanced insight into the relationship between the evidence and the claim (100%)

Articulates insights about argument established through your analysis, following argument logically, referring to key points or quotes used to support argument (85%)

Articulates insights about argument established through your essay, but does not follow argument logically or does not refer to key points or quotes used to support claim (55%)

Does not articulate insights about argument (0%)

7.5

Articulation of Response

Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy to read format (100%)

Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization (85%)

Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas (55%)

Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas (0%)

10

Earned Total

100%