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Persuasive Essay Self Evaluation
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Five-Paragraph Persuasive Essay: Self Evaluation
Name_____________________________________________________________
Criteria Scale of 0-6
Notes
Does the essay have 5 paragraphs? Is it complete?
Does the writer clearly choose and develop one side of the debate?
Introductory Paragraph
Question
Fact
Anecdote
Thesis [Opinion]…because…_____,_______,
and ______. State opinion clearly and preview
three body paragraphs in one statement.
Body Paragraphs (3)
Are there transitions both between and within paragraphs to give a logical flow?
Does each body paragraph have a topic sentence based on one of the three main reasons stated in the introductory paragraph?
Are the paragraphs focused on logical reasoning issues (THE MRS PE)?
Does each body paragraph have at least 4 supporting details that relate to the topic sentence of each paragraph?
Does each body paragraph include convincing examples, details, and other evidence to support the writer’s argument?
Does the writer include a counter-argument?
Does the writer use appropriate language for his or her audience?
Does each paragraph have a concluding sentence that sums up the main idea and
leads to the next?
Criteria Scale of 0-6
Notes
The Conclusion Paragraph
Does the paragraph begin with a transition?
Does the content of the paragraph persuasively sum up your thesis and main ideas?
Does it contain exciting exits like a call to action?
Mechanics
Is each paragraph clearly indented?
Are the sentences complete? Are they choppy, long, or do they have a natural flow? Are different patterns (compound/complex) used?
Do the spelling, grammar, punctuation, or usage interfere or disrupt the meaning of the essay? Are there patterns of errors?
Reflection1. The 45 min. Persuasive Essay is scored using the NJ Holistic Scoring Rubric (6 point scale).
Since it is a lengthier task, it is worth double (12 points). Using this checklist and the rubric, what score would you have gotten and why?
2. What did you do well in this essay? What are its strengths?
3. What could have went better for you? What are your goals for this kind of essay on the NJASK?
New Jersey Registered Holistic Scoring Rubric – NJ ASK
In Scoring, consider the grid
of writtenlanguage
Inadequate Command
Limited Command
Partial Command
Adequate Command
Strong Command
Superior Command
Score 1 2 3 4 5 6
Content & Organization
May lack opening and/or closing
May lack opening and/or closing
May lack opening and/or closing
Generally has opening and/or closing
Opening and closing
Opening and closing
Minimal response to topic; uncertain focus
Attempts to focus May drift or shift focus
Usually has single focus
Single focus Single focus Sense of unity and coherence Key ideas developed
Single, distinct focus Unified and coherent Well-developed
No planning evident; disorganized
Attempts organization Few, if any, transitions between ideas
Some lapses or flaws in organization May lack some transitions between ideas
Ideas loosely connected Transition evident
Logical progression of ideas Moderately fluent Attempts compositional risks
Logical progession of ideas Fluent, cohesive Composi-tional risks successful
Details random, inappropriate, or barely apparent
Details lack elaboration, i.e., highlight paper
Repetitious details Several unelaborated details
Uneven development of details
Details appropriate and varied
Details effective, vivid, explicit, and/or pertinent
Usage(see below)
No apparent control Severe/numerous errors
Numerous errors
Errors/ patterns of errors may be evident
Some errors that do not interfere with meaning
Few errors Very few, if any, errors
Sentence Construc-tion(see below)
Assortment of incomplete and/or incorrect sentences
Excessive monotony/ same structure Numerous errors
Little variety in syntax Some errors
Some errors that do not interfere with meaning
Few errors Very few, if any, errors
Mechanics(see below)
Errors so severe they detract from meaning
Numerous serious errors
Patterns of errors evident
No consistent pattern of errors Some errors that do not interfere with meaning
Few errors Very few, if any, errors