Persuasive Writing Outline And Rubric

Effective 1 Paragraph Structure for Reading & Writing Persuasive Text

I. Engaging Beginning 

II. Author’s Stance/Argument/Strong Opinion  (Paragraph’s Topic Sentence)

III.

Background Information (about topic being argued) 

IV.

Details/Facts to support stance/argument/ strong opinion  (can include opponent’s point­of­view)

V.

Illustrations/Examples to support stance/ argument/  strong opinion (can include opponent’s point­of­view)

VI. Closing

Analyzing Structural Components of an Effective Persuasive

1 Paragraph

Engaging Beginning a. Anecdotes b. Question c. Startling statistics/statement/fact d. Incident

Topic Sentence a. This sentence tells the reader what the author’s  stance/argument/strong opinion is about…it is the main idea of  your paragraph.

Background Information about Your argument a. Providing history of topic to give reader a reference point b. May be in the form of compare/contrast  c. General statement relative to topic

Details/Facts/Statistics

a. Provides credibility to the author’s argument 

Illustration a. Sentence starters like for an example/for instance, imagine… helps readers visualize what you are saying. b. Can include opponent’s point­of­view Closing

1 Paragraph Rubric Score 5

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3

2

Indicators  Topic Sentence is clear  Evidence of Relevant details/facts Relevant examples help reader to visualize  Transitional words help bridge sentences  Overall writing is proficiently clear and concise  Evidence varied sentence structure and punctuation  Topic Sentence is clear  Evidence of Relevant details/facts Relevant examples helps reader to visualize  Transitional words help bridge sentences  Overall writing is clear and concise  No evidence of varied sentence structure and punctuation Lack of evidence or weak demonstration in at least 3 of the indicators below:  Topic Sentence is clear  Evidence of Relevant details/facts Relevant examples helps reader to visualize  Transitional words help bridge sentences  Overall writing clear and concise  Evidence of varied sentence structure and punctuation Lack of evidence or weak demonstration in at least 4 of the indicators below:  Topic Sentence is clear  Evidence of Relevant details/facts Relevant examples helps reader to visualize  Transitional words help bridge sentences  Overall writing clear and concise  Evidence of varied sentence

Teacher Effective Commentary

structure and punctuation

Effective Paragraph Writing Students, you are to write a five- to seven-sentence paragraph. This paragraph must include an engaging beginning (attention grabber); two sentences that support the main idea; a sentence that gives a reason, explanation, or vivid description; and a clinching conclusion. Use this Rubric below to ensure that your paragraph has the above elements. Be Metacognitive. If you are satisfied with each rubric field, place a check mark in each required field below. Topic Sentence What type of engaging beginning did you use?

Sentence 2 Does it help develop the Topic Sentence (Main Idea) with a related detail?

Sentence 3 Does your sentence provide another detail or present a fact? Don’t forget to use a transitional link.

Sentence 4 Does this sentence give an example, explanation, quote, or reason?

Conclusion Will the readers know this is the end without you literally using those words?

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Structure of a Persuasive Essay I. Introduction • • • •

Engaging Beginning Background Information of Topic Details/facts Thesis Statement (which is your stance/argument/strong opinion)

II. • • • •

Body Paragraph 1 Topic Sentence (first point to make … aligns with Thesis) Details/Facts to support point Examples illustration to make pt. stronger Closing ( transition to set-up next paragraph)

III. Body Paragraph 2 • • • • •

Topic Sentence (next point to make … aligns with Thesis) You can include your opponent’s point-of-view Details/Facts to support point of your opinion Examples illustration to make pt. stronger Closing (transition to set-up next paragraph)

IV. Body Paragraph 3 • • • • •

Topic Sentence (final point to make … aligns with Thesis) You can include your opponent’s point-of-view Details/Facts to support point Examples illustration to make pt. stronger Closing (transition to set-up next paragraph)

V. • • •

Summary Restate main points Restate, paraphrase thesis ( reminds reader of your opinion) Call to action (optional)