Question description
- Write a persuasive essay to someone who believes they must take out a student loan in order to attend college.
- Your persuasive essay will include the following paragraphs:
- Introductory paragraph: Provide a clear statement of your position in the topic sentence. Give two clear arguments that support this position.
- Two supporting paragraphs: Each argument stated above should be covered in a separate paragraph. Support each paragraph with specific examples, facts and reasoning.
- One paragraph stating the opposite viewpoint: Use an opposing statement and then refute it. For example, you might say, “One could argue that (state opposite viewpoint), but I believe that (state your viewpoint).”
- Closing paragraph: Restate the position. Reaffirm the most compelling argument. Do not introduce new arguments in the conclusion.
- Each paragraph should be a minimum of five sentences.
- Carefully proofread your essay for spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Choice 2 Rubric
Excellent | Good | Needs Improvement | Poor | |
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Content | 35–40 points The work contains all the required elements:
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29–34 points The work contains mostof the required elements:
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20–28 points The work contains someof the required elements:
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0–19 points The work contains few or none of the required elements:
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Quality | 35–40 points The persuasive essay contains completelyaccurate information. Claim arguments, including the challenge to an opposing claim, are completely detailed and supported with reliable information. |
29–34 points The persuasive essay contains mostlyaccurate information. Claim arguments, including the challenge to an opposing claim, are mostly detailed and supported with reliable information. |
20–28 points The persuasive essay contains somewhataccurate information. Claim arguments, including the challenge to an opposing claim, are somewhat detailed and supported with reliable information. |
0–19 points The persuasive essay contains inadequate and/or inaccurate information. Claim arguments, including the challenge to an opposing claim, are inadequately detailed and are not supported with reliable information. |
21st century presentation skills | 17–20 points The work is wellorganized, easy to read and comprehend. It has few spelling or grammar errors. |
14–16 points The work is mostlyorganized, easy to read and comprehend. It has few spelling or grammar errors. |
10–13 points The work is somewhatorganized, easy to read and comprehend. It has some spelling or grammar errors. |
0–9 points The work lacksorganization, ease of reading and comprehension. It has many spelling or grammar errors. |