Rubric | Persuasive Essay

To receive full credit for this persuasive essay, the writer must meet all of the requirements that follow.

• The essay is persuasive. • The essay focuses on one side of an argument or issue related

to the play Romeo and Juliet. • The essay includes a clear, concise thesis statement that

identifies the writer’s position on an argument or issue. • All supporting details are related to the writer’s thesis

statement.

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• The essay includes an introduction that thoughtfully introduces the topic, identifies the title and author of the play, and ends with a thesis statement.

• The essay includes textual evidence that supports the writer’s points and ideas.

• The essay explains how the textual evidence supports the writer’s points and ideas.

• The essay ends with a conclusion that wraps up the paper in an insightful manner and restates the key points.

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• The essay has a clear introduction, at least three well- developed body paragraphs, and a meaningful conclusion.

• The writer uses appropriate transitions to aid the organization and flow of the essay.

• Points, ideas, and evidence are grouped and developed in a logical way.

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• The paper follows the requirements for MLA format. • The essay uses third-person pronouns and formal language. • Sentences are of varying length and complexity. • Vocabulary is appropriate and varied. • The writer maintains a tone that is serious and sincere. • Textual evidence is properly quoted or paraphrased and cited

correctly.

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• Spelling is correct. • There are no grammatical or punctuation errors. • There are no typos.

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