Persuasive Writing Rubric: Grade 2 Name______
4 / 3 / 2 / 1Introduction / · Writer introduces their topic using a strategy (question, snapshot of setting or definition) that makes it interesting and engaging
· Writer clearly states their opinion in the introduction. / · Writer introduces their topic using a strategy (question, snapshot or definition).
· Writer clearly states their opinion in the introduction. / · Writer attempts to include an introduction, but does not clearly state the writer’s opinion and/or does not use a strategy. / · Writer does not include an introduction.
Organization / · Writer supplies more than three reasons to support their opinion
· Writer uses facts and examples to support each of their reasons in a logical order
· Writer efficiently uses facts to connect their opinion and reasons / · Writer supplies three reasons to support their opinion.
· Writer uses facts to support most of their reasons. / · Writer supplies two reasons to support their opinion.
· Writer uses facts to support some of their reasons. / · Writer supplies one or no reasons to support their opinion.
· Writer does not use facts to support their reasons.
Word Choice / · Writer uses sophisticated linking words such as therefore, since, for example, because to connect opinions and reasons. / · Writer uses linking words such as because, and, also to connect opinions and reasons. / · Writer uses linking words inconsistently or ineffectively. Linking words do not clearly connect opinions and reasons. / · Writer does not use linking words to connect opinions and reasons.
Conclusion / · Writer includes a conclusion that re-states the opinion, summarizes the reasons, uses linking words and provides a sense of closure in an engaging and interesting manner. / · Writer includes a conclusion that re-states the opinion, summarizes the reasons, uses linking words and provides a sense of closure. / · Writer attempts to include a conclusion, but it fails to re-state the opinion, summarize the facts, use linking words, and/or provide a sense of closure. / · Writer does not include a conclusion.
Voice / · Writer is mindful of audience and purpose throughout the piece. / · Writer is aware of audience and purpose most of the time. / · Writer is aware of audience and purpose some of the time. / · Writer is unaware of audience and/or purpose.
Conventions / · Spelling is correct
· Capitalization and punctuation are consistently present and accurate
· Grammar is correct and enhances the writing
· Handwriting is consistent with uniform spacing / · Spelling is generally correct and difficult words are attempted
· Capitalization and punctuation are generally present and accurate
· Grammar and usage are generally correct
· Handwriting is readable and consistent / · Spelling is sometimes correct and writing is mostly phonetic
· Capitalization and punctuation are sometimes used accurately
· Grammar and usage errors can affect meaning
· Handwriting is mostly readable / · Spelling errors are frequent, even on common words
· Capitalization and punctuation are often missing or incorrect
· Grammar and usage errors are extremely noticeable and affect meaning
· Handwriting is difficult to read