How to get what you want - or writing effective persuasive letters

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Position Statement	Position is not stated	Position is stated but unclear	Position is clearly stated but does not explain why it is controversial	Position is clearly stated and explains why it is controversial
Supporting Information	No evidence is given to support the position	Evidence does not support the position or is confusing	Clear evidence supports the position, but there is not enough	Clear and accurate evidence is given that supports the position
Organization	There is a total lack of structure	Some attempt to structure the position has been made, but the structure is poorly developed	Structure of work is developed reasonably well, but lacks clarity	Structure of work is clearly developed
Conventions	Grammer, spelling, and punctuation have five or more erros	Grammer, spelling,and punctuation have three or four errors	Grammer, spelling, and punctuation is mostly correct,except one or two errors	Grammer, spelling, and punctuation is correct
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Writing to Persuade Rubric
Description: Marylands's Writing to Persuade MSPAP Rubric adapted to "Kid Language"