EXPOSITION (PERSUASION) CHECKLIST

Structure and Language

Purpose: We write expositions to argue for or against a particular position or point of
view. You are using this text type to support your argument for Ms. Kashkari to include
your chosen digital technology on the blog. Make sure you consult this checklist!
STRUCTURE

CHECK

Structure: my exposition text starts with a statement of position, it

continues with a number of arguments, and it ends with a reinforcement
of position statement
Order and Elaboration: I choose the order of my arguments. I support my
arguments with evidence. I restate my position strongly after the arguments
are presented.
LANGUAGE
I use nouns (website, iPad, App)
I use technical words (innovation, technology, opportunity)
I use relating, action and thinking verbs (is, feel, believe)
I use modal verbs (must, ought to, should, have to, need to)
I use modal adverbs (certainly, surely, clearly)
I use connectives (firstly, secondly, thirdly, furthermore, also, finally)
I use evaluative language (important, significant, valuable, essential, crucial,
vital)
I CHECKED THE QUALITY OF MY PERSUASIVE LETTER ON DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES. I
BELIEVE MY WRITTEN TEXT IS NOW READY FOR PEER & TEACHER EDITING AND
REVISION, WHICH I WILL USE TO IMPROVE MY TEXT.

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