Persuasive Writing Piece Success Criteria - Final Draft Due: Wednesday, Nov. 27th

The final draft of your persuasive writing is due Wednesday, Nov. 27th.  The success criteria the class has constructed is below:

- 4 sections ("hook" introduction, 2 paragraphs of detailed proof, conclusion that summarizes writing)
- write with vocabulary and style to match your target audience
- state your opinion in hook introduction paragraph
- make the hook interesting, such as use a question to make the reader answer it as they read
- each paragraph of proof should have its own topic that you use to prove your point
- use a combination of proof from text you have read and make inference to prove your opinion
- use the student example of persuasive writing given in class to compare to your written work
- stay on topic and only include sentences that help to prove your point
- edit for grammar and spelling with a peer editor in class