Writing Rubric
Features of a persuasive writing text
Planning
Writing Process
100

I will receive this many points if I do NOT put reasons in my writing

1 point

100

What should be at the beginning of each body paragraph?

a transition word

100

How many pieces of evidence should you have planned for your persuasive writing?

at least three

100

What is the first part of an introduction?

Hook

200

I will receive this many points if I have less than 5 spelling errors in my writing

4 points

200

What type of paragraph should your persuasive writing start with?

introduction

200

What is the planning organiser called for persuasive writing?

Mr. Persuasion

200

What is the most important part of your introduction?

Thesis Statement

300

True or False: I should use different types of sentences (simple and compound sentences) in my writing.

True! You should try to use compound sentences within your writing. 

300

What type of paragraph should your persuasive writing end with?

conclusion

300

What information goes on the right side of Mr. Persuasion's body?

Reasons to support your thesis

300

What topic will your newspaper report assessment be on?

Greek mythology

400

True or false: I need strong enthusiasm and expressive language in my writing.

True!

400

How many paragraphs should your writing be altogether?

5

400

What information goes on the left side of Mr. Persuasion's body?

Citations

400

What should you do after you have finished writing your persuasive text?

revise and edit/check your work

500

How many points is the writing assessment out of?

56 points

500

What should your thesis statement be based on?

Your opinion

500

What information goes in the feet of Mr. Persuasion?

Your opinion and reasons 

500

What is the strategy called that we use for writing body paragraphs?

RACES

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