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This standard asks you to write a short persuasive piece (150–250 words) that takes a clear position on an issue you choose. You need to organize your ideas logically, explain why your position makes sense, and use language devices and writing techniques properly to make your argument convincing to readers.
You explain your position clearly, arrange your ideas so they make sense, include some reasons for what you think, use some language devices and writing techniques correctly, and your piece relates to your chosen issue.
You firmly state your position, carefully arrange your ideas with clear reasons and examples that support each point, effectively use language devices to strengthen your argument, use writing conventions properly, and show strong understanding of your issue.
You take different approaches to making your argument work—such as debating the issue thoughtfully, arranging ideas strategically, choosing language devices and writing techniques deliberately—and show clear, detailed knowledge of the issue you discussed.
Standards typically taken alongside or after this one. Same subject, grouped by level.