Persuasive Argument Rubric

Adapted from (Booker and Batt, 2013)

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A B C D E
Use of
figurative
language
Effectively
uses
figurative
language
to
persuade
the reader.
Uses
figurative
language
but is
inconsistent.
Uses
various
elements
of
figurative
language
that does
not
persuade
the reader.
Uses one
or two
elements
of
figurative
language.
No
figurative
language
used.
Use of
Language
features
Selects
appropriate
language
features to
persuade
the reader.
Persuades
the reader
in some
arguments
with use of
language
features.
Begin to
use some
language
features to
persuade.
Uses a
small
amount of
language
features.
No
language
features
used.
Content

Provides
arguments
will well
developed
evidence to
support
arguments.
Provides
arguments
with limited
evidence.
Provides
personal
information
and only
some
evidence
to support
arguments.
Provides
arguments
but no
evidence.
Information
does not
relate to
the topic.
Speaking Constantly
used a
clear
audible
voice with
expression.
Maintained
a clear
voice with
expression
most of the
time.
Maintained
a clear
audible
voice with
expression
some of
the time.
Had
difficulty
maintaining
a clear
voice
Unable to
maintain a
clear
audible
voice.