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Student Packet
Grade 10
Everett Public Schools
Assessment of Student Learning
Persuasive Writing Assessment
Quarter 4
1
Name _________________________
10th Grade
Teacher: _______________________
Period:________
Date: __________________
Writing Assessment
Directions to the Student
For this assessment, you will have one writing task.
In order to earn the best possible score, be sure
you follow directions and write in the assigned mode/purpose for the task.
This writing task will allow you to follow all of the steps of the writing process: prewriting, writing a
first draft, revising, editing, and writing a final draft. This task has accompanying scoring criteria.
There is space provided in the test booklet for prewriting. You will receive several pieces of scratch
paper for creating a draft. However, you must write your final draft for the writing task in this booklet.
Please note: For the writing task, the only piece of writing that will be scored is what is written in
this booklet. Additional pages inserted into this booklet will not be scored.
There are several important things to remember:
1. You will have as much time as you need for the writing task.
2. For this writing task you are allowed to use a thesaurus and a dictionary in print or electronic form.
Spell check may not be used.
3. Your final draft for this writing task must be written in this booklet on the pages provided.
Additional pages inserted in this booklet will not be scored.
4. When writing your final draft in this booklet, be sure to write neatly and clearly on the lines
provided. Cross out or erase any part of your work you do not want to include as part of your final
draft.
5. If you finish the writing task early, you may check over your work.
6. When you reach the word
STOP
in your booklet, do
not
turn the page.
STOP
2
Writing
Scoring Criteria for the Writing Task
Checklist for Persuasive Writing
My essay or letter will be convincing if I include thoughtful and specific content and organize my
writing well. That means I should
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follow the directions given in the writing prompt;
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have a clear position and stay focused on that position;
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have more than one argument to support my position;
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elaborate by using reasons, well-chosen and specific details, examples, anecdotes, facts, and/or
statistics as evidence to support my arguments;
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organize my writing to make the best case for my position;
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begin my writing with an opening, include a statement of position, and end my writing with an
effective persuasive conclusion, such as a call for action; and
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use transitions to connect my position, arguments, and evidence.
My essay or letter will be convincing if I demonstrate an interesting style. That means I should
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show that I am committed to my position by writing in a voice appropriate for my audience and
purpose;
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use words, phrases, and persuasive techniques that urge or compel the reader to support my position;
and
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use different types and lengths of sentences.
My essay or letter will be convincing if I follow conventions in writing. That means I should
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follow the rules of Standard English usage,
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spell words correctly,
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use correct capitalization,
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use correct punctuation,
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write complete sentences, and
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show where new paragraphs begin.
Go On
Writing Task
Persuasive Writing
Directions:
Today, you will write a Persuasive composition. In Persuasive writing, a writer fully
explains the main idea or thesis using details, reasons, and /or examples. In order to earn the best
possible score, be sure that you follow directions and write in the Persuasive mode.
For this writing task, you will have the opportunity to follow all of the steps of the writing
process: prewriting, writing a first draft, revising, editing, and writing a final draft. You may use a
dictionary and thesaurus in print or electronic form.
Spell check may not be used.
The only piece of writing that will be scored is your final draft.
Your score will be based on the
scoring criteria listed on the previous page. Be sure to refer to this checklist of scoring criteria to help
you write an effective Persuasive letter. Additional pages inserted into this booklet will not be scored.
YOUR TASK
3
Many young people have strong opinions about whether or not their community
is a desirable place for teens to live. Consider the appeal your community has
for teens. Write a multiple-paragraph letter to parents of teens in another area
and
convince them to move to or avoid your area.
4
Persuasive Writing Task
Prewriting
Directions:
Prewriting is a great way to get started on a writing task because it gives you ideas to start
with. It also helps you organize your ideas before you write. There are different kinds of prewriting.
Choose
one
of the following, or another one that you know and like, and use the next page (and
additional scratch paper if you need more space) to do the prewriting.
•
Draw a web or a cluster
with circles connected by lines. In the circles, write ideas that develop
and support your topic (details, reasons, and/or examples). Draw lines to connect ideas that are
related in some way. Then, decide how you will organize your ideas.
OR
•
List ideas that develop and support your topic. You don’t have to write complete sentences. At
first, don’t worry about the order of the ideas. After you have finished your list, you can go back
and organize your ideas.
OR
•
Do an
outline
.
OR
•
Do
another kind
of prewriting that you know and like.
5
Writing
Prewriting
Directions:
Use the space below, or the scratch paper provided, for your prewriting.
Remember, your
prewriting will not be scored.
First Draft
Directions:
Use the best ideas from your prewriting to write your first draft on the scratch paper
provided. Since it is a draft, it is okay to cross out words and sentences and try different ways to get
your ideas across. You may use a thesaurus and a dictionary in print or electronic form.
Spell check
may not be used. Remember, your first draft will not be scored.
Persuasive Writing Task
Final Draft
Directions:
Before you begin your final draft, read the checklist on page 2 again. Then make revisions
and edits to your final draft according to the checklist. When you have made your revisions and edits,
write your final draft on this page and the next four pages, if you need them.
After you have finished writing your final draft in the booklet, read the checklist one more time to make
sure you have done your most effective writing. If you need to make any final revisions or edits, make
them on your final draft. Remember, you may use a thesaurus and dictionary in print or electronic form
to help you with your words.
Spell check may not be used
. Your final draft
will be scored
.
Your Task
6
Many young people have strong opinions about whether or not their community is a
desirable place for teens to live. Consider the appeal your community has for teens.
Write a multiple-paragraph letter to parents of teens in another area and
convince
them to move to or avoid your area.
7
Writing
Final draft
Continue your final draft on this page, if you need to.
8
Writing
Final draft
Continue your final draft on this page, if you need to.
9
Writing
Final draft
Continue your final draft on this page, if you need to.
10
Writing
Final draft
Continue your final draft on this page, if you need to.
STOP
