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Criteria A B C D
The Argument Clearly states an arguable
claim. Proposes a solution,
course of action, or a new
way to approach topic.
Makes an arguable claim but
does not propose a solution,
or new approach to topic.
Arguable claim is confused
and/or unclear.
Doesn’t say what argument
or claim is.
Evidence or proof in
support of the
argument
Gives clear and accurate
supporting claims in support
of the argument. Uses logic
with facts, statistics,
research, and named
sources.
Outlines supporting claims
but may overlook important
reasons. Evidence is not
specific.
Gives 1 or 2 weak claims that
don’t support that argument
and/or are irrelevant or
confusing reasons.
Does not give convincing
claims in support of the
argument.
Opposing Viewpoints
or reasons against the
argument or claim
Discusses the reasons against
overall argument or
supporting claim and
explains why it is invalid.
Discusses the reasons against
argument or supporting
claim but leaves some
reasons out and/or doesn’t
explain.
Suggests that there are
reasons against the
argument or supporting
claim but doesn’t discuss any
specifically.
Does not acknowledge or
discuss the reasons against
the argument or supporting
claim.
Organization Writing has a compelling
opening, and informative
body, and a satisfying
conclusion. There is a clear
thesis statement.
Writing is organized, but
opening, body, or conclusion
might be missing or it is
unclear. There is a thesis
statement.
Writing is somewhat
organized, but sometimes is
off topic. May be missing
opening, body, or conclusion
and/or there is no clear
thesis.
Writing is aimless and
disorganized. There is no
clear thesis statement.
Voice and Tone Writer appears to care about
the argument and has a
definitive tone. Appeals to
the reader’s emotion,
reason, credible argument,
and facts.
Tone is present but is not
distinctive. Needs to appeal
more to the audience.
Writing is bland or
indistinctive. Does not
attempt to appeal to the
reader’s emotions or
reasoning.
Writing lacks a tone. The
reader was not considered.
It may be either too formal
or informal for the audience.
Word Choice Words used are striking but
natural, varied, and vivid.
Writer makes routine word
choices.
Word choice or usage is
often inappropriate or
wrong.
Writer uses same words over
and over. Some words may
be confusing to a reader.
Sentence fluency Sentences are clear
complete, and of varying
lengths.
Writer has well-constructed
sentences.
Writer’s sentences are
sometimes awkward, and/or
contain run-ons and
fragments.
Many run-ons, fragments,
and awkward phrasings
make writer’s essay hard to
read.
Conventions Writer uses correct
grammar, spelling, and
punctuation.
Writer generally uses correct
conventions, may have a
couple of errors that could
be easily fixed.
Writer has enough errors in
essay to distract a reader.
Numerous errors make
writer’s essay hard to read.

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Persuasive Essay Rubric

  • 1. Criteria A B C D The Argument Clearly states an arguable claim. Proposes a solution, course of action, or a new way to approach topic. Makes an arguable claim but does not propose a solution, or new approach to topic. Arguable claim is confused and/or unclear. Doesn’t say what argument or claim is. Evidence or proof in support of the argument Gives clear and accurate supporting claims in support of the argument. Uses logic with facts, statistics, research, and named sources. Outlines supporting claims but may overlook important reasons. Evidence is not specific. Gives 1 or 2 weak claims that don’t support that argument and/or are irrelevant or confusing reasons. Does not give convincing claims in support of the argument. Opposing Viewpoints or reasons against the argument or claim Discusses the reasons against overall argument or supporting claim and explains why it is invalid. Discusses the reasons against argument or supporting claim but leaves some reasons out and/or doesn’t explain. Suggests that there are reasons against the argument or supporting claim but doesn’t discuss any specifically. Does not acknowledge or discuss the reasons against the argument or supporting claim. Organization Writing has a compelling opening, and informative body, and a satisfying conclusion. There is a clear thesis statement. Writing is organized, but opening, body, or conclusion might be missing or it is unclear. There is a thesis statement. Writing is somewhat organized, but sometimes is off topic. May be missing opening, body, or conclusion and/or there is no clear thesis. Writing is aimless and disorganized. There is no clear thesis statement. Voice and Tone Writer appears to care about the argument and has a definitive tone. Appeals to the reader’s emotion, reason, credible argument, and facts. Tone is present but is not distinctive. Needs to appeal more to the audience. Writing is bland or indistinctive. Does not attempt to appeal to the reader’s emotions or reasoning. Writing lacks a tone. The reader was not considered. It may be either too formal or informal for the audience. Word Choice Words used are striking but natural, varied, and vivid. Writer makes routine word choices. Word choice or usage is often inappropriate or wrong. Writer uses same words over and over. Some words may be confusing to a reader. Sentence fluency Sentences are clear complete, and of varying lengths. Writer has well-constructed sentences. Writer’s sentences are sometimes awkward, and/or contain run-ons and fragments. Many run-ons, fragments, and awkward phrasings make writer’s essay hard to read. Conventions Writer uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Writer generally uses correct conventions, may have a couple of errors that could be easily fixed. Writer has enough errors in essay to distract a reader. Numerous errors make writer’s essay hard to read.