Persuasive Essay: English 8 date turned in

Name __________________________________________

Title of Essay _____________________________________

criteria for exemplary work

Category (any circled area below Overall
indicates a need for improvement) Rating
Meets minimum length (6 paragraphs)
Each body paragraph has at least 2
Content quotes ____ / 6 rating
Paragraphs that are sufficiently
developed
____ / 20
Content is persuasive
points
Both sides of the topic are provided
The introduction contains a hook and a
thesis statement
Titled, clear introduction with a clear topic,
body, conclusion ____ / 6 rating
Effective paragraphing: logical order
Organization / Paragraphs have clear topic sentences
Structure Appropriate transitions: the reader moves ____ / 20
points
smoothly through the text.
Paragraphs have a clear focus
Contains effective thesis statement
Conventions Correct use of grammar throughout paper:
(grammar) spelling, punctuation, capitalization, usage, ____ / 6 rating
agreement, consistent tense, correct sentence
structure, indentions ____ / 20
points

The following is correct: in-text citations, margins,

MLA format font size, font style, page numbering with last ____ / 6 rating
name, heading, Works Cited page, hanging
indentions, correct line spacing. ____ / 20
points
The essay / ideas are unique
Voice There is a commitment to the topic ____ / 6 rating
Sentence variety adds interest
Tone is appropriate / 3rd person ____ / 20
(avoids you in the body paragraphs and Points
I throughout)

Total Points / 100

REQUIRED FOR ACCEPTANCE: CITATIONS / NO PLAGIARISM

Ratings and points: 6 = 20 pts., 5 = 18 pts., 4 = 16 pts., 3 = 13 pts., 2 = 11 pts., 1 = 10 pts.