Rubric – Persuasive Essay Grade 11 English 3 Persuasive

Criteria 0 Points 1 Point 2 Points 3 Points
Thesis Statement No clear thesis statement Weak thesis statement Thesis statement is present but lacks clarity Strong, clear thesis statement that presents a compelling argument
Argument Development Argument is missing or unclear Argument is weak and lacks support Argument is somewhat developed with some support Argument is well-developed with strong supporting evidence
Organization Essay lacks structure and coherence Organization is confusing and hinders understanding Essay is somewhat organized but may be difficult to follow Essay is well-organized with clear transitions between ideas
Counterarguments No acknowledgment of counterarguments Counterarguments are mentioned but not effectively addressed Counterarguments are acknowledged but not fully developed Counterarguments are effectively addressed and refuted
Conclusion Conclusion is missing or does not effectively summarize the argument Conclusion is weak and does not leave a lasting impact Conclusion is present but lacks a strong closing statement Conclusion effectively summarizes the argument and leaves a lasting impact
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