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Essay Introduction/Conclusion

Persuasive Essay Introduction Paragraph

Write an introduction and conlcusion to an essay. Follow the structure discussed in class.

Rubric Code: VX7483B

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Components
	Needs Improvement 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Introduction: 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 descriptive in nature.	Fair Sentences contain minimal descriptions that reads like a list rather than explain the material.	Good Sentences contain descriptions that explain rather than list facts. Relevant details are given with reference to the focus.
Thesis Statement	Needs Improvement Thesis statement is neither descriptive nor focused on topic. 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 might or might not be the last sentence in paragraph. The thesis is not concise.	Good Thesis statement is one sentence that has descriptive reason and focused topic. Thesis statement is the last sentence in the paragraph. The thesis is concise and to the point.
Conclusion	Needs Improvement Is missing more than one major requirements (summary of key points; restatement of original prompt; make a final statement about topic.)	Fair Writer makes an attempt to summarize key points; makes a reference to the original prompt; attempts to create a compelling final statement.	Good Writer successfully references original prompt, summarizes key points (evidence), and provides a final statement that provides a new/challenging way to think about the topic.
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.