JCCS Academic Language Written Assessment Week 34

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Focus Question:
Should cell phones be allowed in schools?

Words:
CONTRAST
CRITIQUE
PERSUADE

Respond to the focus question with a minimum of five sentences and include the following:
1) A topic sentence stating your opinion
2) At least three reasons that support your opinion
3) A concluding statement,
4) The three academic language words used correctly in the paragraph.

Sentence Starters:
Topic Sentence:
-Cell phones should/ should not be allowed in schools.
Supporting Details:
-One reason is...
-Another reason is...
-Additionally, ....
Closing Sentence:
-In conclusion, ...

STEPS:
0. Type your practice paragraph Google Docs. Use the rubric below to guide you.
1. Write the paragraph as a post on your blog. Remember to use 100 words. You may work with a partner.
2. Put the vocabulary words in bold, italics, or all caps.
3. Add a title & tags to your post.
4. For above grade level, add the image of your t-chart poster to your post. It is in your Google Docs.
5. FOR AN EXTRA CREDIT POINT, write a five-paragraph essay instead of just a paragraph; extend each reason/piece of evidence into a body paragraph.

Blog Post Title: Academic Language Week 33 - American Students
Tags: acadlanguage

First Name & Last Initial: *

Period: *

URL to Your Blog Post: *

Rubric

Select the sentences that best describe your paragraph. If something is missing, fix it before you submit this form.

Position Statement *

Above Standards: The position statement provides a clear, strong, and original statement of the author's position on the topic.

Meets Standards: The position statement provides a clear statement of the author's position on the topic.

Approaching Standards: A position statement is present, but does not make the author's position clear.

Below Standards: There is no position statement.

Evidence and Examples *

Above Standards: At least 3 relevant and specific pieces of evidence and/or examples are given that support the author's position.

Meets Standards – At least 2 relevant and specific pieces of evidence and/or examples are given that support the author’s position.

Approaching Standards - At least 1 relevant and specific piece of evidence and/or example is given that supports the author’s position.

Below Standards - There is no evidence and/or examples or they are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained.

Concluding Statement *

Above Standards - Restates the topic sentence using different words and leaves the reader with a new thought on the topic.

Meets Standards - Restates the topic sentence using different words.

Approaching Standards - Restates the topic sentence.

Below Standards - There is no concluding statement.

Academic Language *

Above Standards: All of the academic language words are used correctly.

Meets Standards: Two of the academic words are used correctly.

Approaching Standards: One of the academic language words is used correctly

Below Standards: None of the academic language words are used and/or used correctly.

Overall Grade

What grade do you think Ms. Priester will mark as your grade, based on your paragraph? *

Above Grade Level: Paragraph THOROUGHLY answers focus questions and contains relevant evidence. Sentences are organized in standard expository format. Academic vocabulary words are appropriately used within the paragraph.

At Grade Level: Paragraph answers focus questions and contains relevant evidence. MOST sentences are organized in standard expository format. MOST academic vocabulary words are appropriately used within the paragraph.

Below Grade Level: Paragraph ATTEMPTS to answer focus questions and contains SOME evidence. SOME sentences are organized in standard expository format. SOME academic vocabulary words are appropriately used within the paragraph.

Far Below Grade Level: Paragraph FAILS to answer focus question and contains LITTLE evidence. FEW sentences are organized in standard expository format. FEW or NO academic vocabulary words are appropriately used within the paragraph.

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