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ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY INTRODUCTION

Introduction must follow the appropriate structure. It should include the hook topic, position, reasons, and concluding statement.

Rubric Code: LX2X237

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

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	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
HOOK	Poor Student does not have a hook.	Fair The student attempts to use a hook with limited or no success.	Good The topic is clearly and creatively stated in the introduction.
TOPIC	Poor Student does not state the topic.	Fair The topic may be stated; however, it may be ambiguous or confusing.	Good The topic is clearly and creatively stated in the introduction.
POSITION	Poor Student does not state his or her position on the topic.	Fair The student attempts to state a position on the topic, but it is not clear.	Good The student clearly states his or her position on the topic.
REASONS	Poor Student is missing at least two reasons or does not include them at all.	Fair The student may be missing a reason or is written, "my first reason, my second reason..." and so on.	Good The student's three reasons are clear in the introduction, and written in a formal way.
CONCLUDING STATEMENT	Poor The student does not include a concluding statement.	Fair The student attempts to include a concluding statement, but it is ineffective.	Good The student's concluding statement wraps up the introduction and leads into the body of the essay.