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ACT Writing Standard 2 - Level 11
- Maintain a clear focus on discussion of the specific topic and issue in the prompt throughout the essay
- Present a critical thesis that clearly establishes the focus on the writer's position on the issue ES
Standard in Kid Friendly Language
Standard Unwrapped
KNOW
Thesis statement
Topic sentence
Analytical
Argumentative
Expository
ABLE TO DO Compose
- Seriousness of purpose (seriousness of effort, thoughtfulness)
- Understanding of and defining key terms
- Thesis statement: readily apparent
- An argument
- Structure (logical organization)
- Transitions
- Internal Consistency
- Responds to the purpose(s) of the assignment
- Evidence:
What constitutes reliable evidence? Selectivity of evidence Critical consideration of evidence
1 Appropriate use of quotations (and data):'
- Integrated into student's text
- Used for a meaningful purpose
- Used to support generalizations or assertions
2 Documentation of Sources:
- Correct citation and documentation format
- Accurate documentation for web sources
- Critical consideration of sources
3 Closure:
- Affirming thesis
- Conclusiveness, not just withering away
4 Audience: How does writer convey his/her sense of audience
5 Clear sentence structure:
- Grammatically correct
- Correct Punctuation
- Correct Mechanics
Instructional Strategies
Explain what a thesis statement does
Show examples
Model writing an example in group setting
Assessment Strategies
Essays by students
Rubrics Examples of printable rubrics to assess different genres
Resources
Explanation of different types of thesis statements; also contains other lesson plans and strategies
Projects and Activities
Focus on different types of essays
