ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT
Writing an opinion paragraph
Assessment Criteria and What A Good One Looks Like
Below you will find the Skill Check assessment criteria for this skill, and underneath you will find an example of what a good one looks like, with a brief explanation of how it fits the criteria.
Assessment Criteria for Writing an opinion paragraph for a given text type
minus
any of these things
Very poor accuracy or written expression
If a type is specified, the writing style does NOT match the type
Paragraph content does not relate to the question
equals (just) to plus (secure)
all of these things
Reasonable accuracy and written expression
If a type is specified, the writing style matches that type
Paragraph content clearly relates to the question
star
all of these things
All the = criteria
Writing is somewhat sophisticated, with persuasive techniques clearly evident
Paragraph includes some ideas that are thoughtful or original or interesting
What a good one looks like
Example task
Imagine you had to answer the following question:
“Smartphones cause far more harm than good for teens. They should be banned.”
Write an article for a parent website in response to this statement.
Write the opening and matched closing for an article that you might write in response to this question, using any type of opening you like.
Example response
Coming soon
Notes on this response
Coming soon