Persuasive essay — Should phones be banned at school?
High school English · Unit 4 · Sample essay prompt for AI rubric marking (demo)
Sample persuasive writing prompt for educators using AI essay marking against a rubric. Fictional demo — not a live student submission.
Essay prompt
Write a persuasive essay arguing whether mobile phones should be banned during school hours. State a clear thesis in your introduction, support your position with at least two reasons using specific examples, and address one counterargument before your conclusion.
Suggested length: 400–600 words.
Sample rubric criteria
Thesis & argument (10 marks)
Evidence & reasoning (10 marks)
Language & mechanics (10 marks)
Example marked report title: Jordan M. — Persuasive essay — Should phones be banned at school?