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Prompt: Write a multi-paragraph essay discussing the advantages and disadvantages of genetic engineering.
Rubric
Introduction
Body Paragraph 1
· Each sentence begins with a capital letter.
· Each sentence is punctuated correctly.
· Paragraph contains at least two pieces of evidence from the text to support the topic sentence.
· Evidence is introduced. (EX: According to …)
· Evidence is cited. (Where did the information come from?)
· All of the sentences relate to the central idea.
· Explanation about how each quote relates to the topic sentence is included.
· Transitions are used effectively. (EX: For example,…; In addition,…; Also,…; Another reason…)
Body Paragraph 2
· Each sentence begins with a capital letter.
· Each sentence is punctuated correctly.
· Paragraph contains at least two pieces of evidence from the text to support the topic sentence.
· Evidence is introduced. (EX: According to …)
· Evidence is cited. (Where did the information come from?)
· All of the sentences relate to the central idea.
· Explanation about how each quote relates to the topic sentence is included.
· Transitions are used effectively. (EX: For example,…; In addition,…; Also,…; Another reason…)
Conclusion Sentence
Introduction
- Hook (narrative)
- Background or Bridge
- Thesis statement states that there are advantages and disadvantages to the topic (all in one sentence).
Body Paragraph 1
- Paragraph begins with a topic sentence stating the advantages of the central idea of the paragraph.
· Each sentence begins with a capital letter.
· Each sentence is punctuated correctly.
· Paragraph contains at least two pieces of evidence from the text to support the topic sentence.
· Evidence is introduced. (EX: According to …)
· Evidence is cited. (Where did the information come from?)
· All of the sentences relate to the central idea.
· Explanation about how each quote relates to the topic sentence is included.
· Transitions are used effectively. (EX: For example,…; In addition,…; Also,…; Another reason…)
Body Paragraph 2
- Paragraph begins with a topic sentence stating the disadvantages of the paragraph.
· Each sentence begins with a capital letter.
· Each sentence is punctuated correctly.
· Paragraph contains at least two pieces of evidence from the text to support the topic sentence.
· Evidence is introduced. (EX: According to …)
· Evidence is cited. (Where did the information come from?)
· All of the sentences relate to the central idea.
· Explanation about how each quote relates to the topic sentence is included.
· Transitions are used effectively. (EX: For example,…; In addition,…; Also,…; Another reason…)
Conclusion Sentence
- There is a conclusion that synthesizes the ideas discussed
Thesis Statement
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Text Summaries
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Cohesion Part 4: Transitions Within Paragraphs
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Conclusions: Synthesize, Connect to Thesis, and Closure
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Homework: Beneficial or Not?
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Descriptive Writing
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Additional descriptive writing advice.
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