*Organization is appropriate for persuasive writing. ORGANIZATION *Ideas are logically sequenced and grouped. -Overall Plan -Intro/Body/Conclusion *Introduction the for the writing and “sets introduces reader to the topic. -Sequence of Ideas -Grouping of Ideas *Conclusion provides a sense of closure, reminding the -Persuasive Strategies lead to a reader of the writer’s purpose, without repetition. good argument -Transitions are used *Transitions vary & effectively link ideas & paragraphs. appropriately *Sentences create a tone or that that is “voice” STYLE appropriate for the topic and audience. -Word Choice *Word choice is varied, precise, engaging, and non-repetitive. -Audience Awareness -Voice *Figurative & technical specific” language is “content -Sentence Variety used to help the reader make meaning. -Strategies Appropriate to Persuasive Writing *Sentences vary in length, structure, and beginnings. *Authoritative word choice… clearly, without a doubt, surely, certainly CONVENTIONS * Clear and correct simple, complex, and compound -SENTENCE FORMATION: sentences with correct end punctuation. correctness, clarity, simple, compound, complex, end * Words are used correctly in context. (usage) punctuation -USAGE: sub-verb agreement, * Correct spelling, punctuation, paragraph breaks, and pronoun agreement, standard capitalization. words MECHANICS: internal punctuation, * Correct subordination/coordination. spelling, paragraphs, capitalization * Errors do not interfere with reader’s understanding. Essay Total Points _______ +10 = _________ Additional Points Total Points: _____________ Rough Draft +20 Points Personal Edit Review + 10 Peer Edit Review +5 Cover + 5 *Revised and Edited
ORGANIZATION -Overall Plan -Intro/Body/Conclusion -Sequence of Ideas -Grouping of Ideas -Persuasive Strategies lead to a good argument -Transitions are used appropriately *Organization is appropriate for persuasive writing. *Ideas are logically sequenced and grouped. *Introduction “sets the for the writing and introduces reader to the topic. *Conclusion provides a sense of closure, reminding the reader of the writer’s purpose, without repetition. *Transitions vary & effectively link ideas & paragraphs. STYLE -Word Choice -Audience Awareness -Voice -Sentence Variety -Strategies Appropriate to Persuasive Writing *Sentences create a tone or “voice” that that is appropriate for the topic and audience. *Word choice is varied, precise, engaging, and non-repetitive. *Figurative & technical “content specific” language is used to help the reader make meaning. *Sentences vary in length, structure, and beginnings. *Authoritative word choice… clearly, without a doubt, surely, certainly CONVENTIONS -SENTENCE FORMATION: correctness, clarity, simple, compound, complex, end punctuation -USAGE: sub-verb agreement, pronoun agreement, standard words MECHANICS: internal punctuation, spelling, paragraphs, capitalization * Clear and correct simple, complex, and compound sentences with correct end punctuation. * Words are used correctly in context. (usage) * Correct spelling, punctuation, paragraph breaks, and capitalization. * Correct subordination/coordination. * Errors do not interfere with reader’s understanding. Essay Total Points _______ +10 = _________ Additional Points Rough Draft +20 Points Personal Edit Review + 10 Peer Edit Review +5 Cover + 5 *Revised and Edited Total Points: _____________
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