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Persuasive Essay Introduction Paragraph

Write an introduction to a persuasive essay. Follow the structure discussed in class. Provide feedback to your peer on how to improve their introduction.

Rubric Code: BC5746

By jdkleman

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

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.The personal	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 list facts rather than explain. Sentences are not persuasive in nature.	Fair Sentences contain minimal descriptions that reads like a list rather than explain the material. Sentences stray away from being persuasive at points.	Good Sentences contain descriptions that explain rather than list facts. 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. The thesis does not answer the question. The thesis is wordy and confusing.	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. The thesis is not concise.	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. The thesis is concise and to the point.
Conventions	Needs Improvement Paragraph contains four or more grammatical or spelling errors Transitions are not used and sentences read like a list.	Fair Paragraph contains three or fewer grammatical or spelling errors. Some transitions are used but the reader is left with some questions.	Good Paragraph contains no grammatical or spelling errors. Ideas and facts are connected through smooth transitions and the reader understands the writer's message.