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Persuasive Paragraph 
Persuasive Paragraph
Students will write a persuasive paragraph in which they state their position on the question provided by the prompt and persuade readers to see things their way. They will include three reasons to support their position, and support them well with details or examples. They also will include a concluding sentence.
Rubric Code: V77W8W
By MrManuel
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  I am convinced!

10 pts

I see your point!

8 pts

You may be right.

7 pts

I'm not convinced!

6 pts

topic sentence
20 %

I am convinced!

You DEFINITELY got the reader's attention.
You presented your point of view on your topic.
You gave the reader a good reason to keep on reading by using a hook.
I see your point!

You got the reader's attention.
You presented your point of view on your topic.
You gave the reader a reason to keep on reading.
You may be right.

The reader knows your point of view. You stated your position, but your introduction does not really grab the reader's attention.
I'm not convinced!

You did not write a clear introduction, if any.
You may have stated your point of view, but did not give the reader a reason to keep reading.
Arguments
40 %

I am convinced!

You have three convincing and factual arguments with clear commentaries. Used transitional words such as First, Second,
I see your point!

You have three satisfactory factual arguments and give satisfactory commentaries.
You may be right.

You have 2-3 arguments but DO NOT really give facts or clear commentaries to support your position.
I'm not convinced!

Your arguments and/or examples are not very convincing.
Paragraph
20 %

I am convinced!

Your paragraph contained sentences that were well structured and appropriately written.
I see your point!

Your paragraph contained mostly well structured and appropriately written sentences. .
You may be right.

Your paragraph contained only one or two sentences that were clearly written.
I'm not convinced!

Your paragraph contained several sentences that were unclear and difficult to understand.
Conventions
20 %

I am convinced!

You did not make any spelling or grammatical mistakes. You included a title, and you indented the paragraph.
I see your point!

You have some spelling and grammatical mistakes. You included a title, and indented paragraph.
You may be right.

You have several spelling and grammatical mistakes. You did not include a title, and/or you forgot to indent your paragraph.
I'm not convinced!

It is difficult to read and understand clearly your paragraph. There is no evidence of editing.



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