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| Grading Rubric for Persuasive Essay: Atticus vs. Miss Maudie in Parenting |
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| Criterion                     | Points |
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| Introduction (5 points)      |        |
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| Provides a clear and concise |   2    |
| introduction that introduces |        |
| the topic and provides a     |        |
| brief overview of Atticus    |        |
| and Miss Maudie's differing  |        |
| views on parenting in "To    |        |
| Kill a Mockingbird"          |        |
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| Presents a thesis statement  |   3    |
| that indicates which         |        |
| approach is considered       |        |
| better and why               |        |
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| Body Paragraphs (15 points) |        |
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| Content:                      |        |
| Starts each body paragraph    |   2    |
| with a topic sentence that    |        |
| presents a specific argument  |        |
| supporting the chosen thesis |        |
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| Provides evidence from the    |   3    |
| text or reputable sources to  |        |
| support each argument         |        |
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| Analyzes and explains how the |   2    |
| evidence supports the thesis  |        |
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| Acknowledges the counterpoint |   2    |
| and provides a rebuttal that  |        |
| highlights why the chosen     |        |
| argument is superior          |        |
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| Organization:                 |        |
| Paragraphs have a clear       |   2    |
| topic sentence that relates   |        |
| to the thesis statement       |        |
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| Ideas are presented in a      |   2    |
| logical and coherent manner   |        |
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| Transitions are used          |   1    |
| effectively to connect ideas  |        |
| and paragraphs                |        |
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| Persuasiveness:               |        |
| Provides compelling arguments |   3    |
| and reasoning to support the  |        |
| chosen thesis option          |        |
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| Anticipates and addresses     |   1    |
| counterarguments effectively  |        |
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| Conclusion (5 points)        |        |
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| Summarizes the main arguments |   2    |
| presented in the body         |        |
| paragraphs                    |        |
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| Restates the thesis statement |   2    |
| and explains why the chosen   |        |
| approach is superior          |        |
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| Offers a final thought or     |   1    |
| call to action to emphasize   |        |
| the importance of the chosen  |        |
| approach in parenting         |        |
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| Grammar and Mechanics (5     |        |
| points)                       |        |
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| Demonstrates acceptable      |   3    |
| writing skills with minor     |        |
| errors in grammar,            |        |
| punctuation, and sentence     |        |
| structure                     |        |
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| Mostly consistent and         |   2    |
| appropriate use of academic   |        |
| language                      |        |
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| Total Score: 30 points      |        |
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