WebQuest
The Big Bang
Evaluation
You will now have to write a persuasive essay deciding whether dropping the atomic bombs was a good decision or not. In this essay, you will need an introductory paragraph. This should include a hook and your thesis statement. You will also need three body paragraphs. These body paragraphs will include your supporting details and citations. And finally, you will need a concluding paragraph. This paragraph restates your thesis statement and ends your essay.
Rubric
| # | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Score |
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| Thesis/Concluding Paragraph | The essay begins with strong thesis sentence that clearly responds to the prompt and expresses an opinion with three good reasons to support it. Concluding paragraph revisits the importance or significance of the thesis. | The essay contains an adequate main thesis statement with two good reasons that support the writer�s opinion. Concluding paragraph summarizes the thesis. | Main idea/topic of essay is written, however it is not written as a thesis statement. There is a concluding sentence or paragraph, but it may not summarize the thesis or topic clearly. | Main idea/topic sentence or introductory paragraph is unclear or does not exist. There is not a concluding sentence to sum up a main idea. | |
| Supporting Details | The essay has three clear paragraphs that support the opinion stated in the thesis statement in the introductory paragraph. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence that supports the thesis. In each paragraph, clear evidence is used and cited. The evidence is clearly explained in a way that supports the opinion stated in the topic sentence. The writer links main points with effective transitions. | The essay has at least two body paragraphs that support the opinion stated in the introductory paragraph. Both paragraphs support the position of the writer and have cited evidence. Some transitions are used to link major sections of the essay and create coherence. | The essay demonstrates an as irrelevant details. Paragraphs have some evidence of a claim or position. Has irrelevant details and few effective transitions. | The essay does not have any organization. Paragraphs do not have any evidence. The sentences are repetitive. No relevant information is included and there are no transitions. | |
| Observes Basic Writing Conventions | Shows precise and technical command of the conventions of English. Uses precise diction to inform or explain the topic. (formal � no use of I or you) Uses a variety of sentence structures. | Demonstrates general command in the use of punctuation, spelling, or grammar that do not interfere with the meaning. Pronoun use is consistent even though there may be some informal slips. | Demonstrates limited command in the use of punctuation, spelling, and/or grammar that interferes with meaning. Informal diction is used. Uses little or no variety in sentence structure. | Contains many errors in punctuation, spelling, and or grammar that make the piece illegible. Inconsistent use of pronouns. Sentence fragments and/or run-ons are common. | |
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