Grade 9 - Persuasive Writing

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1 School District 23 School-Wide Write Grade 9 - Persuasive Writing Student Booklet DIAGNOSTIC WRITE Student Name: First Last Grade: Teacher Name: FEMALE MALE School Name: School District 23 Writing Prompt: Teenagers live in a world of technology: video games, computers, and hand held devices. Many parents and teachers worry that excess time spent gaming or social networking is dangerous entertainment or a waste of time. You are a journalist for The Daily Courier. Your editor has asked you to take a stance on teenagers and technology. Are gaming and social networking a waste of time or are they valuable? Defend your position in a multi-paragraphed composition. 1

2 Writing Prompt: Teenagers live in a world of technology: video games, computers, and hand held devices. Many parents and teachers worry that excess time spent gaming or social networking is dangerous entertainment or a waste of time. You are a journalist for The Daily Courier. Your editor has asked you to take a stance on teenagers and technology. Are gaming and social networking a waste of time or are they valuable? Defend your position in a multi-paragraphed composition. Remember The purpose is to clearly present your position either in favor of or against the topic. CHOOSE ONE SIDE NOT BOTH. Explain and support your ideas with examples and details. Use words that will make your writing clear and enjoyable to read. Organize your thoughts in paragraphs. Edit your work to eliminate errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar. Use language that is descriptive and precise (colourful, interesting words) Planning Section REASONS & EVIDENCE Frequent technology (gaming, social networking) use is GOOD for teenagers OR BAD for teenagers [NOT BOTH] EVIDENCE OR EXAMPLES 2

3 Writing Page: (single space) 3

4 Please check your work if you have time. 4

5 ASPECT MEANING ideas & information; use of detail; generalizations or connections IDEAS FORM beginning, middle, end organization & sequence transitions ORGANIZATION STYLE clarity, variety, & impact of language WORD CHOICE VOICE SENTENCE FLUENCY CONVENTIONS complete sentences spelling; punctuation; grammar CONVENTIONS SD # 23 SWW Rubric Grade 9 August 2012 Not Yet Within Fully Meets Exceeds Meets Expectations Expectations Expectations Expectations 1 2 Minimal Moderate no clear sense of purpose or narrowed topic insufficient or repetitive details or too many random thoughts reader must make inferences based on sketchy or missing details reasoning difficult to follow problems with organization make it hard for reader to understand central idea no real lead - often begins assuming reader knows topic & context; lacks intro. or conclusion or both sequencing needs work; lacks clear sense of direction little or no evidence of paragraphing limited vocabulary and/or unimaginative phrases; may use clichés, jargon writer seems uninvolved with topic & audience reader not inspired to read on no sense of fluency or flow; sentences are often short & choppy or long and awkward little control of standard writing conventions frequent errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, usage & grammar and/or paragraphing repeatedly distract reader & often interfere with meaning extensive editing required beginning to define topic, even though development is still basic or general series of related ideas attempted as support generally accurate, clear details but may not link to central idea some difficulty going beyond general observations to specifics organization moves reader through text without too much confusion. recognizable beginning, but middle may be undeveloped and/or ending weak, formulaic related ideas together in paragraphs but ideas may be listed rather than developed simple transitions with some logic conversational & functional language; generally appropriate but lacks energy & colour writer seems sincere, but not fully engaged or involved some sentence variety & complex sentences; sentences mostly constructed in routine way writing pleasant, or even personable, but not compelling some control over limited range of standard writing conventions errors in basic words & structures noticeable but do not obscure meaning moderate editing required clear purpose relevant, quality & accurate details go beyond obvious & develop central idea some analysis & insight builds position through some quality, telling details & examples organization sustains central idea includes introduction & conclusion (could be formulaic or banal) paragraphing effective with logical sequence of related ideas together transitions connect ideas clearly in predictable sequence language appropriate, varied & often enhances meaning awareness of audience & clear engagement with topic uses variety of sentence types & lengths effectively writing interesting but not consistently engaging reasonable control of standard writing conventions errors in more complex language sometimes noticeable, but meaning clear some editing required clear & focused purpose engaging, relevant, accurate details enrich central idea maturity, individuality & insight; goes beyond obvious builds convincing position; may use sophisticated strategies organization enhances & showcases central idea includes effective introduction & satisfying conclusion smooth & logical sequence; explicit, intriguing & effective paragraphing natural, smooth, thoughtful transitions language enhances & clarifies meaning in precise, interesting, & natural way speaks directly to reader in individual manner variety of sentence types & lengths effectively create rhythm & cadence compelling, engaging, & shows respect for audience good control of standard writing conventions may include occasional errors in complex language but these do not interfere with meaning very little editing required 5