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Persuasive Essay Introduction Paragraph Persuasive Essay Introduction Paragraph Write an introduction to a persuasive essay using one of the approved topics and following the structure discussed in class. Rubric Code: LX65B2B By nwalus Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Intro. Paragraph
	Needs Improvement 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Hook	Needs Improvement Writer does not capture the readers attention. Little to no focus on topic found.	Fair Hook has some potential to capture reader's attention No connection or elaboration on focus of paper.	Good Writer composes strong hook that captures reader's attention. Connection with theme of paper is easily understandable.
Descriptive Sentences	Needs Improvement Sentences "tell" rather than "show." Sentences are not persuasive in nature.	Fair Sentences contain minimal descriptions that "show" rather than "tell." Sentences stray away from being persuasive at points.	Good Sentences contain descriptions that "show" rather than "tell." Relevant details are given with reference to the focus. Sentences remains persuasive in nature.
Stand	Needs Improvement Stand is vague and not focused on topic. "I" statements are used.	Fair Stand is somewhat focused on topic. No "I" statements are used.	Good Stand is focused on topic. No "I" statements are used. Stand is next to last sentence in paragraph. Descriptive words are evident.
Thesis Statement	Needs Improvement Thesis statement is neither descriptive nor focused on topic. Thesis statement does not have three reasons. Thesis statement is not the last sentence in paragraph.	Fair Thesis statement is somewhat descriptive and focused on topic. Thesis statement is one sentence that has three reasons. Thesis might or might not be the last sentence in paragraph.	Good Thesis statement is one sentence that is descriptive with three reasons and focused on topic. Thesis statement is the last sentence in the paragraph.
Conventions	Needs Improvement Paragraph contains four or more grammatical or spelling errors	Fair Paragraph contains three or fewer grammatical or spelling errors	Good Paragraph contains no grammatical or spelling errors