Persuade Me To Write Persuasively

1. A Clear belief statement…………
2. Use of information from the data section that supports your belief
3. A description of how the position is supported by "core democratic values"
4. Use of factual social studies information that supports the position.

Persuasive Essay: 4-5 paragraphs

Paragraph 1 - Belief
Paragraph 2 - Data
Paragraph 3 - Core Democratic Value
Paragraph 4 - Personal Knowledge and Restatement

Each paragraph - 3-5- sentences

** To receive more than 2 points a student must use a CDV correctly
** Zero points if the belief changes

Topic: A Controversial Topic presented on the Newshour

Scoring guide:

1. Belief statement is clear and complete....0-------------5

2. Data is used and supports the writer's belief....0-------------5------------10

3. A Core Democratic Value is specified and relates to
the belief of the writer…0--------------5-----------10

4. Writer's prior knowledge regarding tropic is included
And his/her belief is restated again…0--------------5

5. Mechanics of Writing Were Followed...0--------------5-----------10
Sentences are complete
Correct paragraphing
Spelling is correct
Apostrophes are correct

6. Neat and ON TIME!…0-------------5------------10

7. Final Copy Checkers...0-------------5------------10

The name of the adult who read this essay__________________________

The name of the student who read this essay________________________

Comments/Suggestions for Improvement:

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