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Persuasive Paper (MLA Format)

Students will use information from the controversial questions analyzed in the Four Corners Activity in class to outline, plan, and write a persuasive paragraph showing what they have learned in the activity and in reading the story. Students will use evidence from the story, and other experiences to support their writing. Use MLA format, typed in Times/Times New Roman, 12 point font, double spaced.

Rubric Code: J2227A7

By tamrae1959

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Research Paper
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
1.Organization of ideas	4 Topic stated clearly. Position support for topic complex, complete, & in-depth. Clear, appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.	3 Topic stated clearly. Position support for topic sufficient, but lacking in depth. Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity.	2 Support for topic barely sufficient. Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity.	1 Topic unclear or non-existent. Organization, transitions, introduction, and/or conclusion non-existent.
3. Grammar and Mechanics	4 Consistent and appropriate voice. Correct word choice. No spelling, punctuation or capitalization errors.	3 Voice mostly consistent. Fairly effective word choice. No spelling, punctuation or capitalization errors. Less than 3 total errors.	2 Voice somewhat consistent. Correct word choice. Few spelling, agreement, pronouns punctuation or capitalization errors.	1 Voice inconsistent. Ineffective word choice. Many spelling, agreement, pronouns, tense, punctuation or capitalization errors.
5. MLA format - layout	4 The entire paper is written following MLA format.	3 The majority of the paper follows MLA format.	2 Some of the paper follows MLA format.	1 None of the paper is in proper MLA format.