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Scoring Guide for Writing – Persuasive Prompt

Name _________________________  Teacher ______________________
Title of Piece ________________________________

Content (x3)	4	3	2	1	Notes
Topic (claim) is appropriately narrowed and specific to purpose with ample concrete details, facts, or reasons and supported by ample explanation, examples, and evidence.
Student’s ideas are thoughtful, engaging, and/or unique.
Student anticipates readers’ questions or counterarguments, and provides answers and reasoning for why the claim is a strong claim.
Conclusion is clearly related to the claim and shows a thorough understanding of the issue.
Organization
Introduction is focused and engaging—the position is stated clearly. Body connects logically and smoothly to the introduction and conclusion. Conclusion summarizes the main points and leaves the reader with an important concept to think about in relation to the topic of the essay.
Student maintains a smooth and balanced pace and provides effective transitions with smooth, logical connections that lead from one idea to the next.
Style
Word choice is appropriate for the audience and purpose, and has the following characteristics: Avoids repetition Includes powerful vocabulary (action verbs, specific nouns) Uses persuasive language Avoids the use of slang, conversation style, and clichés
Student uses language effectively by varying phrases, sentence lengths, and sentence structures.
Conventions
Student uses correct capitalization and punctuation.
Student writes complete sentences.
Student makes appropriate paragraph breaks.
Student uses invented spelling and correct sight word spelling.
TOTAL:     /80

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