The Ginkgo Trees

By Anonymous (not verified), 16 March, 2026
The Ginkgo Trees I think the ginkgo trees on Leland st. should be moved to a new place. Don’t cut them down and throw them away. Ginkgo trees are beutiful, and they keep the air clean they should be saved.
Grade Level
Grade 3
Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.5
Model Quality
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Persuasive Writing
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Persuasive Rubric

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Structure

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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