| Criteria | 3 Points | 2 Points | 1 Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | The paragraph has a clear and engaging introduction that grabs the reader’s attention. | The paragraph has an introduction, but it could be more engaging. | The paragraph is missing an introduction. |
| Reasoning | The paragraph provides strong and convincing reasoning for why the story is good or terrible, using specific examples from the text. | The paragraph provides some reasoning for why the story is good or terrible, but it could be more specific and convincing. | The paragraph lacks reasoning or does not use examples from the text. |
| Organization | The paragraph is well-organized with a clear structure and logical flow of ideas. | The paragraph is somewhat organized, but the structure and flow of ideas could be improved. | The paragraph is disorganized and lacks a clear structure. |
| Language and Vocabulary | The paragraph uses a variety of descriptive language and vocabulary appropriate for a persuasive piece. | The paragraph uses some descriptive language and vocabulary, but it could be more varied and appropriate for a persuasive piece. | The paragraph lacks descriptive language and vocabulary. |
| Conclusion | The paragraph has a strong conclusion that effectively summarizes the main points and leaves the reader with a clear understanding of the writer’s opinion. | The paragraph has a conclusion, but it could be more effective in summarizing the main points and leaving a clear understanding of the writer’s opinion. | The paragraph is missing a conclusion or does not effectively summarize the main points. |