Persuasive Essay : Independence Movement

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________________________________________ 2Approaching Standar ds A position statement is present, but does not make the author\'s position clear. The author has an interesting introductory paragraph but the connection to the Includes 2 pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that support the At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

CATEGORY Position Statement

Attention Grabber

Support for Position

Evidence and Examples

Grammar & Spelling

4 - Above Standards The position statement provides a clear, strong statement of the author\'s position on The introductory paragraph has a strong hook or attention grabber that is appropriate for the Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

3 - Meets Standards The position statement provides a clear statement of the author\'s position on the topic. The introductory paragraph has a hook or attention grabber, but it is weak, rambling or Includes 3 or more pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences) that Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

1 - Below Standards There is no position statement.

Score

The introductory paragraph is not interesting AND is not relevant to the topic. Includes 1 or fewer pieces of evidence (facts, statistics, examples, real-life experiences). Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained. Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the

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