Hook and Background
5 = A hook that grabs the reader's attention, is not
cliche, and provides enough background knowledge to help the reader understand
what the essay is about. Includes the novel title and author. Introduces the full names (first and last) of
the characters.
4 = See above. May be cliche or lacking in
background information. Will include the novel title. Introduces the full names (first and last) of
the characters.
3 = Attempts a hook and background information.
Thesis Sentence
The student has created a thesis sentence with a
claim and three reasons to support the claim. thesis sentence with claim and
three reasons
10 especially well stated
8 claim and three reasons are in one sentence at the
end of the introductory paragraph
5 attempt at a thesis sentence
Hooks
Hooks for Persuasive and Argumentative Writing
Background Information
Hooks for Persuasive and Argumentative Writing
Background Information
Thesis Sentence
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