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Argumentative Essay Writing: INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH PEER-EDITING Each student must read two Introductory Paragraphs and give a score to the writers. If students find poor achievement, they should write some suggestions for the writer. If they think the paragraph is well developed, they should compliment the writer. Rubric Code: EX5A999 By teacherroscba Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Foreign Languages Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

RUBRIC: INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH PEER-EDITING Each student must read two Introductory Paragraphs and give a score to the writers. If students find poor achievement, they should write some suggestions for the writer. If they think the paragraph is well developed, they should compliment the writer.
	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
BACKGROUND Enter description	Good The author’s introduction catches the reader’s attention. It is general but related to the topic question. It does not mention the topic directly.	Fair The author’s introduction catches the reader’s attention. It is general but not related to the topic question. It does not mention the topic directly.	Poor The author’s introduction mentions the topic directly.
OPPOSING POINT OF VIEW Enter description	Good The author presents an opposing point of view which shows that not everybody agrees with his or her point of view about the topic.	Fair The author presents an opposing point of view which shows that not everybody agrees with his or her point of view about the topic. Nevertheless, this sentence undermines his or her Thesis Statement.	Poor The author does not present an opposing point of view.
FOCUSING Enter description	Good The author presents a focusing sentence which shows that many other people agree with his or her point of view, making his or her opinion relevant.	Fair The author presents a focusing sentence which does not show that many other people agree with his or her point of view, making his or her opinion not relevant.	Poor The author does not present a focusing sentence.
THESIS STATEMENT	Good The author introduces a thesis statement which answers the TOEFL Essay Writing question by clearly stating the author’s position supported by 3 reasons. The sentence achieves parallel structure when mentioning the three main reasons.	Fair The author introduces a thesis statement which answers the TOEFL Essay Writing question. Nevertheless, it does not clearly state the author’s position, or it is not supported by 3 reasons. The sentence does not achieve parallel structure when mentioning the three main reasons.	Poor The author introduces a thesis statement which answers the TOEFL Essay Writing question. Nevertheless, he or she does not mention any reasons.