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DNA & RNA Persuasive Essay
Persuasive Essay
Write a persuasive argument using one of the given prompts. 1) DNA writes a love letter to RNA trying to persuade RNA to stay in the nucleus. 2) RNA writes a persuasive break-up letter to DNA. The essay must contain at least 3 fully developed paragraphs using all 20 vocabulary terms: DNA, mRNA, tRNA, rRNA, nucleus, amino acid, anticodon, guanine, cytosine, replication, transcription, translation, ribosome, nuclear pore, codon, polypeptide, thymine, adenine, uracil, protein.
Rubric Code:
D98W7W
By
sheribonzo
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Subject:
Biology
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Criterion
Good Job!
50 pts
Almost there!
40 pts
Off Track!
30 pts
Missed the Mark!
20 pts
Teacher Score
(N/A)
Content & Development
Possible: 20
Good Job!
- Content is comprehensive, accurate<BR>
- Persuasive appeals are identifiable and accurately used<BR>
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported with good details.<BR>
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Contains ALL 20 vocabulary words correctly.
Almost there!
- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.<BR>
- Persuasive appeals are identifiable but questionable<BR>
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported. <BR>
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought. Contains at least 18 vocabulary words correctly.
Off Track!
- Content is incomplete.<BR>
- Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.<BR>
-Lack of persuasive appeals
Less than 15 vocabulary words used correctly.
Missed the Mark!
- Incomplete
Teacher Score
Scientific Details
Possible: 10
Good Job!
--Specific details point to great support.<BR>
--Position is clearly stated and consistently maintained.
Almost there!
--Position is stated but not maintained consistently throughout the essay.
Off Track!
--Statement of position cannot be determined
Missed the Mark!
--Incomplete
Teacher Score
Organization & Structure
Possible: 10
Good Job!
- Quality paragraphs with good transitions between each one.<BR>
- Counter-argument present and/or addressed
Almost there!
- 3 Fully Developed paragraphs
- Paragraph transitions need some improvement.
-Lack of counterargument
Off Track!
- Organization and structure detract from the content.<BR>
- Article is disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.<BR>
- 4-5 paragraphs<BR>
-Lack of counterargument
Missed the Mark!
- Incomplete
Teacher Score
Sentence Fluency
Possible: 5
Good Job!
- No run-ons or fragments<BR>
-1 comma splice
Almost there!
- 1 Run-on or fragment
Off Track!
2 or more Run-ons, Fragments, or Comma splices
Missed the Mark!
-Incomplete
Teacher Score
Grammar & Vocabulary
Possible: 5
Good Job!
- Rules of grammar and usage are followed.<BR>
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.<BR>
-Strong use of descriptive vocabulary
Almost there!
- Essay contains few grammatical errors.<BR>
- Vocabulary somewhat limited.
Off Track!
- Essay contains numerous grammatical errors.
Missed the Mark!
-Incomplete
Teacher Score
Keywords:
Persuasive Essay
Subjects:
Biology
English
Health
Journalism
Science
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