IGCSE English Language

Proficiency Scale STUDENT SELF-TRACKER

Unit 8: Argumentative Writing

Goals with Objectives Expressed

4.0

Argue effectively using a variety of rhetorical devices, such as fallacies, pathos,

logos, and ethos.

Create a confident, authoritative voice by apply a higher level, vivid vocabulary.

Properly cite researched information following MLA guidelines.

No major errors or omissions regarding the score 4.0 content (objectives/evidence)

TLW write a cohesive, supported and detailed argument.

3.0

Construct an original claim based on research, thought, and planning

Learning
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Expectation
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Proficiency

Compose a thesis statement based on evidence.

Support claim with evidence and credible sources.

Use language and register that is appropriate to audience and context.

Accurately use paragraphs, grammatical structures, sentences, punctuation, and

vocabulary.

No major errors or omissions regarding the score 3.0 content (objectives/evidence)

2.0

Recognize and understand specific terms related to Argument Writing: argument, claim,
ethos, pathos, logos, thesis, introduction, conclusion, research, citation, works cited,
rhetorical devices, fallacy, evidence.

Use experience as evidence to argue a position on a topic or issue.

Present brief and straightforward support for a written argument.

No major errors or omissions regarding the score 2.0 content (objectives/evidence)

1.0
0

With help, can identify evidence of claim in a given text

Utilizes a graphic organizer to identify claims and evidence of a given text.
With help (teacher, peer, notes, etc.), partial success in both 2.0 and 3.0 content.
Even with help, no evidence of success