Writing a Persuasive Essay--let's take a look at how you're doing

Rubric for Self-Assessment

Persuasive Essay

Grade 12 P. 5 English 12 Taylor

                                                                                           Rating Scale

Criteria                                                   Not very                             Very

How clearly is your position stated?        1              2           3         4          5 

How effective and well-organized

is your support for your position?            1             2            3          4         5

How well are your

arguments reasoned?                                    1              2            3        4        5

How appropriately do your

arguments and examples fit your

audience?                                                           1               2            3       4       5

How strong and fair are the language

And argument you have used?                     1               2            3        4      5