Persuasive Essay 4 Excellent 3 Good 2 Fair 1 Needs

Improvement
Sources
All sources used
for quotes,
statistics and
facts are
credible and
cited correctly
All sources used
for quotes,
statistics and
facts are
credible and
most are cited
correctly.
Most sources
used for quotes,
statistics and
facts are
credible and
cited correctly.
Many sources
are suspect (not
credible)
AND/OR are
not cited
correctly.
Evidence and
Examples
All of the
evidence and
examples are
specific,
relevant and
explanations are
given that show
how each piece
of evidence
supports the
author's
position.
Most of the
evidence and
examples are
specific,
relevant and
explanations are
given that show
how each piece
of evidence
supports the
author's
position.
At least one of
the pieces of
evidence and
examples is
relevant and has
an explanation
that shows how
that piece of
evidence
supports the
author's
position.
Evidence and
examples are
NOT relevant
AND/OR are
not explained.
Grammar and
Spelling
Author makes
no errors in
grammar or
spelling that
distracts the
reader from the
content
Author makes 1-
2 errors in
grammar or
spelling that
distract the
reader from the
content
Author makes
3-4 errors in
grammar or
spelling that
distract the
reader from the
content.
Author makes
more than 4
errors in
grammar or
spelling that
distracts the
reader from the
content.
Presentation
media

Content Accuracy
All content
throughout the
presentation is
accurate. There
are no factual
errors.
Most of the
content is
accurate but
there is one
piece of
information
that might be
inaccurate.
The content is
generally
accurate, but
one piece of
information is
clearly flawed
or inaccurate.
Content is
typically
confusing or
contains more
than one factual
error.
Sequencing of
Information
Information is
organized in a
clear, logical
Most
information is
organized in a
Some
information is
logically

There is no
clear plan for
way. It is easy
to anticipate
the type of
material that
might be on the
next card.
clear, logical
way. One card
or item of
information
seems out of
place.
sequenced. An
occasional card
or item of
information
seems out of
place
the organization
of information.
Presentation
Length
Presentation the
full 5 minutes
Presentations
lasted up to 4
minutes
Presentation
lasted between 2
and 3 minutes
Presentation was
less than 2
minutes
Collaboration 4 3 2 1
Contributions
Routinely
provides useful
ideas when
participating in
the group and in
classroom
discussion. A
definite leader
who contributes
a lot of effort.
Usually provides
useful ideas
when
participating in
the group and in
classroom
discussion. A
strong group
member who
tries hard!
Sometimes
provides useful
ideas when
participating in
the group and in
classroom
discussion. A
satisfactory
group member
who does what
is required.
Rarely provides
useful ideas
when
participating in
the group and in
classroom
discussion. May
refuse to
participate.
Working with
Others
Almost always
listens to,
shares with, and
supports the
efforts of
others. Tries to
keep people
working well
together
Usually listens
to, shares, with,
and supports
the efforts of
others. Does
not cause
"waves" in the
group.
Often listens
to, shares with,
and supports
the efforts of
others, but
sometimes is
not a good team
member
Rarely listens
to, shares with,
and supports
the efforts of
others. Often is
not a good team
player.