Don't Burn Leaves

By Anonymous (not verified), 16 March, 2026
Don't Burn Leaves The fall is here and everybody is burning their leaves. I have asma, so I can't breathe great when people are burning leaves. Also, burning leaves is dangerous. A guy down my road set a tree on fire accidently. Sometimes the smoke is so thick there will be an accident. Dad says burning leaves makes global warming worse, but letting them rot is better for earth. Stop burning leaves!
Grade Level
Grade 3
Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.5
Model Quality
Good
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Empty Rubric
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Mode
Persuasive Writing
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Form
Persuasive Paragraph
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The writing . . .

  • begins by introducing the topic and stating an opinion about it.
  • gives reasons for supporting the opinion in the middle part.
  • explains each reason, possibly in order of importance.
  • ends by restating the opinion and giving a final thought.

Ideas

  • gives a clear opinion.
  • provides strong reasons for supporting the opinion.
  • uses facts, examples, or explanations to explain the reasons.

Conventions

  • uses end punctuation and commas correctly.
  • capitalizes first words and proper nouns.
  • avoids spelling errors.

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