5.4 finance persuasive essay

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  1. Write a persuasive essay to someone who believes they must take out a student loan in order to attend college.
  2. Your persuasive essay will include the following paragraphs:
    1. Introductory paragraph: Provide a clear statement of your position in the topic sentence. Give two clear arguments that support this position.
    2. Two supporting paragraphs: Each argument stated above should be covered in a separate paragraph. Support each paragraph with specific examples, facts and reasoning.
    3. 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).”
    4. Closing paragraph: Restate the position. Reaffirm the most compelling argument. Do not introduce new arguments in the conclusion.
  3. Each paragraph should be a minimum of five sentences.
  4. Carefully proofread your essay for spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Choice 2 Rubric

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Student Loan Myth Rubric
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Content 35–40 points
The work contains all the required elements:

  • persuasive essay convincing students that they can attend college without student loans
  • introductory paragraph stating position
  • two arguments to support claim
  • one argument to challenge an opposing claim
  • closing paragraph restating position
  • each paragraph is a minimum of five sentences each
 29–34 points
The work contains mostof the required elements:

  • persuasive essay convincing students that they can attend college without student loans
  • introductory paragraph stating position
  • two arguments to support claim
  • one argument to challenge an opposing claim
  • closing paragraph restating position
  • each paragraph is a minimum of five sentences each
 20–28 points
The work contains someof the required elements:

  • persuasive essay convincing students that they can attend college without student loans
  • introductory paragraph stating position
  • two arguments to support claim
  • one argument to challenge an opposing claim
  • closing paragraph restating position
  • each paragraph is a minimum of five sentences each
 0–19 points
The work contains few or none of the required elements:

  • persuasive essay convincing students that they can attend college without student loans
  • introductory paragraph stating position
  • two arguments to support claim
  • one argument to challenge an opposing claim
  • closing paragraph restating position
  • each paragraph is a minimum of five sentences each
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.