Persuasive Essay Rubric 20

Question 1

Two body paragraphs explain your reasons. Which of these is NOT necessary in the first two body paragraphs?

Accepted Answer

hook and background

Question 2

How many points is each paragraph worth?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 3

Which of these is NOT part of a concluding paragraph?

Accepted Answer

Explanation

Question 4

When you write your counterclaim paragraph you do NOT need a transition?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

What is a "call to action"?

Accepted Answer

when the writer tells the reader what to do or think

Question 6

Schrödinger is named after the scientist Erwin Schrödinger. What was his specialty?

Accepted Answer

physics

Question 7

How many COMPLETE paragraphs do you need?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 8

How many points is the thesis statement worth?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 9

You need a completed organizer to get credit for your essay.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Which of these is NOT necessary in the introductory paragraph?

Accepted Answer

transition word or phrase

Question 11

Before you turn in the essay, you will need to highlight and underline some items .

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

When is the essay due? (This may change.)

Accepted Answer

One week from Friday

Question 13

What is a counterclaim?

Accepted Answer

When you argue against someone else's ideas

Question 14

In writing, what are conventions?

Accepted Answer

the basics (spelling, grammar, punctuation)

Question 15

The prompt is asking you to connect which two topics?

Accepted Answer

Theme and social importance

Question 16

Which of these makes up a good thesis statement?

Accepted Answer

restate, answer, outline

Question 17

How many persuasive words or phrases do you need throughout the essay?

Accepted Answer

6

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