NOW IS THE TIME
Now is the time to let your voice be heard. Using the evidence gathered throughout your quest, decide if you believe that Richard "Bruno" Hauptmann was innocent or guilty. You must convince me and your peers through the writing of a persuasive essay. Essay must include an introduction, body (with specific evidence) and conclusion. (Minimum of 5 paragraphs.) If desired, these essays may be used to debate the case in the classroom.
The Trial
Persuasive Writing Rubric
______ (5 points) Title. Please include a title at the top of your essay along with your name.
_____ (20 points) Introductory Paragraph - Include background information about the crime and state whether you believe Hauptmann was innocent or guilty.
_____ (15 points) Evidence Paragraph #1 - Include and EXPLAIN your first piece of evidence to support your opinion.
_____ (15 points) Evidence Paragraph #2 - Include and EXPLAIN your second piece of evidence to support your opinion.
_____ (15 points) Evidence Paragraph #3 - Include and EXPLAIN your third piece of evidence to support your opinion.
_____ (20 points) Conclusion Paragraph - Restate your beliefs and give any closing arguments.
_____ (10 points) Correct grammer, spelling, and punctuation.
_________________ Total Points
Additional body paragraphs may be added if you have additional evidence information that you would like to include.
Persuasive Writing Rubric
______ (5 points) Title. Please include a title at the top of your essay along with your name.
_____ (20 points) Introductory Paragraph - Include background information about the crime and state whether you believe Hauptmann was innocent or guilty.
_____ (15 points) Evidence Paragraph #1 - Include and EXPLAIN your first piece of evidence to support your opinion.
_____ (15 points) Evidence Paragraph #2 - Include and EXPLAIN your second piece of evidence to support your opinion.
_____ (15 points) Evidence Paragraph #3 - Include and EXPLAIN your third piece of evidence to support your opinion.
_____ (20 points) Conclusion Paragraph - Restate your beliefs and give any closing arguments.
_____ (10 points) Correct grammer, spelling, and punctuation.
_________________ Total Points
Additional body paragraphs may be added if you have additional evidence information that you would like to include.
The Trial by Jen Bryant
