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Persuasive Paragraph Persuasive Paragraph ENG3C-B: Lesson 3 - Key question Rubric Code: Q475C7 By loemily Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Persuasive Paragraph
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Topic Sentence (2 marks)	Level 1 Topic sentence is not clearly evident and does not have a clear opinion	Level 2 Topic Sentence is evident but does not clearly present an opinion.	Level 3 Topic sentence is clear and presents a clear opinion.	Level 4 Topic sentence is clear, creative, and effectively states an opinion.	marks earned
Supporting Sentences (9 marks)	Level 1 Student has provided less than 3 supporting sentences. Sentences have at least one example/explanation or detail. Sentences do not clearly or effectively support the main opinion.	Level 2 Student has provided at least 3 supporting sentences. Sentences include at least 2 examples/explanations and details that support the main opinion.	Level 3 Student has clearly provided 3 supporting sentences. Sentences include 3 examples/explanations and details that clearly support the main opinion.	Level 4 Student has provided 3 supporting sentences creatively. Sentences include numerous examples/explanations and details that effectively support the main opinion.	marks earned
Closing Sentence (2 marks)	Level 1 A concluding sentence is not clearly present.	Level 2 A concluding sentence is present but ineffective.	Level 3 A concluding sentence is clear and effectively restates the opinion in different words.	Level 4 A concluding sentence is creative, highly effective and restates the opinion in different words. The closing sentence seamlessly brings the paragprah to an end.	marks earned
Transition words (3 marks)	Level 1 At least one transition word is used. Transition word is poorly placed and ineffective.	Level 2 At least one transition word is used appropriately.	Level 3 At least 2 transition words are used and are effectivley placed and enhance the flow of the paragraph.	Level 4 At least 3 or more transition words are used. The transition words are creatively and enhance the flow of the paragraph.	marks earned
Spelling and Grammer	Level 1 Limited evidence of editing and proofreading. Paragraph has several errors that affect the influence of the paragraph.	Level 2 Some evidence of editing and proofreading. Paragraph has many errors but does not necessarily effect the influence of the paragraph.	Level 3 Evidence of editing and proofreading. There are very minor errors that do not effect the influence of the paragraph.	Level 4 Evidence of thorough editing and proofreading. There are no errors.	marks earned