Persuasive Essay: How can Peace be achieved in the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict?
NAME: __________________________________________
Grading Requirements
• Proper Purdue set-up is used (Palatino, 1.5 spacing, 12 pt.)
YES NO
• Paper demonstrates an original title that shows knowledge of the topic
60 70 80 90 100
• INTRODUCTION, clear organization, creative grabber, List of Points
60 70 80 90 100
• Strong, Clear, Thesis statement reiterating purpose and answering essay question
60 70 80 90 100
• BODY PARAGRAPHS – Strong Topic Sentences, Use of facts (1/paragraph) or quotes to support argument, Paragraphs show organization and coherency
60 70 80 90 100
• Proper use of commas and other punctuation
60 70 80 90 100
• CONCLUSION – no new information, thesis is restated, points are summarized, and out with a bang
60 70 80 90 100
• WORKS CITED PAGE – Proper MLA formatting is used on works cited page. Student used a minimum of three sources.
60 70 80 90 100
• IN TEXT CITATIONS – Proper MLA Formatting is used when citing evidence within the text.
60 70 80 90 100
• EVIDENCE – Appropriate amount of relevant evidence (1/paragraph) is used and cited in Proper MLA Format.
60 70 80 90 100
FINAL ESSAY GRADE ____________