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Exposition Writing - Stage 2 
Exposition Writing - Stage 2
Write an exposition about persuading a person to come to visit the Blue Mountains
Rubric Code: HC6297
By vivianneb
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Outstanding A

5 pts

High B

4 pts

Sound C

3 pts

Developing D

2 pts

Limited E

1 pts

Statement of Opinion

Outstanding A

Exceptional statement of position.
High B

Has a clear introduction that grabs audience attention. States a clear opinion or point of view (POV). Summarises what will be dicussed in the following paragraphs.
Sound C

Has a somewhat clear introduction but does not grab the audience's attention. States an opinion or point of view.
Developing D

Very little introduction to explain the argument.<BR>
POV not well explained
Limited E

Introduction is not clear and there is no opinion statement.
Arguments

Outstanding A

Sophisticated level of arguments with detailed supporting evidence.
High B

Facts and reasons supporting POV are very convincing and are presented in order of importance. Each paragragh is planned well - discussing a particular fact.
Sound C

At least three clear arguments with short point followed by logically sequenced elaborating sentences. Facts and reasons supporting POV, presented in reasonable order.
Developing D

Two - three arguments, each including a short point and some elaboration. Some facts and reasons to support POV but not convincing. Some not relevant or connected to the topic.
Limited E

Arguments are weak and do not show strong support of POV. Paragraphs are non-identifiable or contain too many different ideas. No short point and elaboration.
Restate Position

Outstanding A

Outsanding conclusion - persuades the reader into action.
High B

The conclusion summarizes the facts and reasons provided in the pararaphs and gives a persuasive call to action. The writer makes a strong statement that closes the letter.
Sound C

The conclusion summarizes the facts and reasons. A closing statement completes the exposition.
Developing D

The conclusion summarizes the facts and reasons but may be somewhat weak. A closing statement is not represented.
Limited E

The conclusion is weak or missing. It does not summarize the reasons or make a closing statement.
Modality

Outstanding A

Outstanding application of modality.
High B

Persuasive language clearly presents the argument and offers supporting evidence.<BR>
Highly emotive words express feelings and good use of effective time connectives.
Sound C

Some persuasive language to support the argument and emotive words used to express feelings. Uses time connectives. Beginning to use language devices - rhetorical questions, etc.
Developing D

Persuasive language is not very convincing. Uses simple emotive words and some time connectives.
Limited E

Lacking in persuasive language and little or no use of emotive words. No time connectives evident.
Grammar and punctuation

Outstanding A

Outstanding use of puncutation, tense and spelling. A sophisticated balance of simple, compound and complex sentences.
High B

The writing is carefully checked and is easy to read. Most difficult words spelt correctly. Appropriate punctuation. Combination of simple, compound and complex sentences.
Sound C

Uses a range of well-structured sentences, beginning to include complex sentences. Correct simple punctuation evident (commas, full stops). Consistent present tense.
Developing D

The writing has correctly formed sentences, however some do not flow or connect well. There are some spelling or punctuation mistakes. Some inconsistencies in tense.
Limited E

Sentences are poorly written. The writing contains many spelling mistakes and little or no attention is given to punctuation. No consistent use of tense evident.
Planning

Outstanding A

Outstanding planning demonstrated.
High B

Detailed planning.
Sound C

Sound planning displayed. (Structure/grammar)
Developing D

Very limited planning.
Limited E

No evidence of planning.




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