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Be the Change 5 Paragraph Essay 
Making Change 5 Paragraph Essay
When it comes to improving the world in which we live, it all starts with the individual. In a well-constructed 5 paragraph persuasive essay to be submitted as part of a community education project. , The writer uses an effective hook introduction, a powerful thesis statement, interesting, compelling details, and proper grammar, spelling and usage to present an idea about change that would improve the world in which we live.
Rubric Code: EBA743
By amather
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Subject: Philosophy  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric 5 P Essay: Be the Change
  Game Changer

4 <BR>
Exceeds the Standard

97 pts

Mind Changer

3<BR>
Meets the Standard

85 pts

Good Try

2<BR>
Partially Meets the Standard

65 pts

Try Again

1<BR>
Does not Meet Standard Yet

50 pts

Organization: Hook
15 pts

How well do you get the audience's attention?<BR>
(Writing - IE)
Game Changer

Powerful, interesting, and/or engaging hook that completely draws in the reader through unique style
Mind Changer

Interesting and/or engaging hook that grabs the reader through style
Good Try

The evident hook is tired; it barely grabs the reader.
Try Again

No hook evident. Style is generic or lackluster.
Organization: Thesis
15 pts

How well do you present the one sentence that captures your key points?<BR>
(Writing - IE)
Game Changer

Powerful, interesting and engaging thesis that identifies topic, establishes position, and suggests organization using effective wording and active verbs
Mind Changer

Strong and/or , interesting thesis that identifies topic, establishes position, and suggests organization with good wording
Good Try

Thesis only identifies topic, establishes position, and/or suggests organization
Try Again

No thesis evident and/or identified topic, established position, or suggests organization
Content: Domains to Change
17 pts

How well do you discuss your ideas and reasons for an individual to change
Game Changer

Body paragraphs present comprehensive, interesting, in-depth details about your ideas for change and the reasons why others should follow your leadership.
Mind Changer

Body paragraphs present complete details about your ideas for change and three reasons why those improvements are so important.
Good Try

Body paragraphs present some details about two improvements and/or reasons why those improvements are so important
Try Again

Improvements are not clearly stated or explained
Organization: Conclusion
17 pts

How well do you leave the audience thinking about your ideas?<BR>
(Writing - IE)
Game Changer

Powerful, unique, and interesting conclusion that summarizes the essay, leaves the reader thinking and answers the question “How Can I Be the Change ?”
Mind Changer

Interesting conclusion summarizes the essay and leaves the reader thinking
Good Try

Simple conclusion that summarizes the essay or leaves the reader thinking
Try Again

Conclusion does not summarize the essay or leave the reader thinking
Voice:
16 pts

How well do you balance your personality with the importance of making a point?<BR>
<BR>
(Writing - IE)
Game Changer

Writer’s energy and passion for the subject drive the writing, making the paper lively, expressive, and engaging.
Mind Changer

Writer obviously interested and involved in topic.
Good Try

Writer shows little interest or involvement in topic; Many generic statements
Try Again

Writer doesn’t seem interested in the topic.
Editing
10 pts

Mechanics, Grammar, Spelling
Game Changer

The student uses sophisticated punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to suit purpose, context, and audience. The piece is highly polished; no interfering errors
Mind Changer

The student uses appropriate punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to suit purpose, context, and audience; 1 interfering error
Good Try

The student demonstrates some evidence of the ability to use appropriate punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to suit purpose, context, and audience; 2-3 interfering errors
Try Again

The student demonstrates limited evidence of the ability to use appropriate punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to suit purpose, context, and audience; 4 + interfering errors
Evidence of Thinking/Planning
10 pts

Pre-Writing, Drafts, Revisions etc. (ACADEMIC INITIATIVE)
Game Changer

Three or more pieces of evidence submitted with completed essay
Mind Changer

Two pieces of evidence submitted with completed essay
Good Try

One piece of evidence submitted with completed essay
Try Again

No evidence submitted OR did not complete essay



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