Introduction
It is very important to know how to write a persuasive essay! There are multiple ways to write a good essay. Take a moment to think about what you passionate about. This will help determine what you want to write about.
Task
You will be writing a persuasive essay. In order to do this there are many steps we will have to cover in order for you to write a convincing essay. We will talk about these steps in class. While we are discussing the steps it is a good idea to take notes so you don't forget what is said in class.
Process
These are a list of steps we will cover in order for you to write a convincing and accurate persuasive essay!
1. Brainstorming
2. Attention Grabber
3. Research
4. Closing Statements
5. Rough Draft 1
6. Peer Review
7. Rough Draft 2
8. Teacher Review
9. Final Copy
10. Read in Class
Evaluation
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CATEGORY |
4 - Above Standards |
3 - Meets Standards |
2 - Approaching Standards |
1 - Below Standards |
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Outline |
The introductory paragraph has a strong hook or attention grabber that is appropriate for the audience. This could be a strong statement, a relevant quotation, statistic, or question addressed to the reader. |
The introductory paragraph has a hook or attention grabber, but it is weak, rambling or inappropriate for the audience. |
The author has an interesting introductory paragraph but the connection to the topic is not clear. |
The introductory paragraph is not interesting AND is not relevant to the topic. |
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Focus or Thesis Statement |
The thesis statement names the topic of the essay and outlines the main points to be discussed. |
The thesis statement names the topic of the essay. |
The thesis statement outlines some or all of the main points to be discussed but does not name the topic. |
The thesis statement does not name the topic AND does not preview what will be discussed. |
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Transitions |
A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected |
Transitions show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety |
Some transitions work well, but some connections between ideas are fuzzy. |
The transitions between ideas are unclear OR nonexistent. |
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Grammar & Spelling |
Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. |
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Conclusion
It is a very important in life if you know how to write a persuasive essay. Not only will you use in a school setting but later in life you will use it a workplace, home setting, and in just a everyday setting. It helps you get your point across while also trying to convice people of something. These instructions that I have given you use to path to writing a very good persuasive essay. If there are any questions please come ask me!.
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Credits
Dr. Hosseinali has given me the tools and knowledge in order to do this webquest. The pictures I have provided are all from google.
Teacher Page
By Seth Bates
This webquest was created to help students write an effective persuasive essay. If the students follow the steps provided they should have no problem completing the task and getting a good grade. Once again if there are any questions please let me know!