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Revolutionary War Persuasive Essay Evaluation Rubric

NAME____________ PERIOD __________ GROUP_____________

Note: This Rubric must be returned with your essay.

1. You state the thesis of the essay and grab the reader's interest with your introduction.

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2. Your thesis clearly states your opinion about your position.

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3. Your thesis is supported by enough evidence to make your argument convincing.
Reason #1

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Reason #2

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Reason #3

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4. You addressed opposing arguments in a logical way.

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5. Your essay has a clear organizational pattern.

     5    4    3    2    1

6. You edited carefully for spelling, punctuation, usage errors, and run on sentences.

     5    4    3    2    1

7. Your conclusion successfully summarizes, or strongly states, your opinion, based on the details in the essay.

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___________ Total Points Earned

+25     Score Adjustment

___________               Final Grade

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