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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 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Philosophy Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

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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