Rubric – ELA 8 Grade 8 Persuasive Essay- Cell Phones

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Content Does not establish a clear purpose or present ideas. Attempts to establish a purpose and present ideas, but lacks support. Establishes a purpose, presents ideas, and provides some support. Establishes a clear purpose, presents ideas, and supports them effectively. Establishes a strong purpose, presents compelling ideas, and supports them thoroughly.
Organization Essay lacks structure and transitions. Essay has some structure but lacks clear transitions. Essay is organized into five paragraphs with some use of transitions. Essay is well-organized with clear transitions and introduction/conclusion sentences. Essay is expertly organized with seamless transitions and strong introduction/conclusion sentences.
Sentence Structure Beginnings are repetitive and word choice is limited. Attempts to vary sentence beginnings and use appropriate word choice. Varies sentence beginnings and uses mostly appropriate word choice. Effectively varies sentence beginnings and uses precise word choice. Expertly varies sentence beginnings and uses sophisticated word choice.
Vocabulary Word choice is inaccurate and ineffective. Word choice is somewhat accurate and appropriate. Word choice is accurate and mostly appropriate. Word choice is accurate, appropriate, and effective in conveying voice and tone. Word choice is precise, sophisticated, and enhances voice and tone.
Conventions Essay lacks flow and contains numerous spelling/grammar mistakes. Essay has some flow but contains several spelling/grammar mistakes. Essay flows well with minimal spelling/grammar mistakes. Essay flows smoothly with no spelling/grammar mistakes. Essay flows seamlessly with impeccable spelling/grammar.
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