Persuasive Writing for Eighth Grade Earth Science
C. Pauly
10/2000


Paragraph includes:
_____(6 points possible) 1. Three paragraphs with title related
related topic sentences.

_____(9 points possible) 2. Three paragraphs with 2 sentences that
support the topic sentence of each paragraph.

_____(6 points possible) 3. Three paragraphs with 2 examples of
evidence that the topic sentence of each paragraph.

_____(4 points possible) 4. A closing paragraph that illustrates a cause and effect relationship between two pieces of evidence presented above and the Wegener’s hypothesis on continental drift.

Did the Writer remember their checklist items?

_____used interesting, thoughtful, and essential information to communicate ideas
_____used specific details
_____used transitions to connect ideas
_____used words that helps the reader understands ideas
_____used complete sentences