Outcomes
Context
CC 20.1/30.1
Demonstrate comprehension of visual, oral, print, and multimedia texts addressing themes
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Message
CC 20.4/30.4
Read and demonstrate comprehension & appreciation of informational & literary texts.
Cues and
Conventions
CC20.4 (c)
Use the mechanics of language to make writing clear.
Write an Expository Essay that includes
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 a vague thesis statement limited details/ evidence to support thesis
 loosely coherent (vaguely focused on topic/thesis) paragraphs
 ineffective progression of ideas to support topic/thesis
Effective and clear organizational patterns (essay structure)
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 a vague introduction
Includes limited information needed for the reader to understand; examples and explanations may be irrelevant.
 Conclusion is vague.
Purpose and Intended audience
 Demonstrates limited understanding of formal writing conventions (third-person, no contractions or personal pronouns, etc.).
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Confused use of Canadian English
Use of form
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Limited use of transitional words and phrases to link ideas in writing.
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Confused use of the organizational pattern of an expository essay
Sentence Structure
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Demonstrates limited control of grammar, sentence and paragraph structure
Spelling and Word Choice
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Demonstrates limited control of mechanics (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, etc.)
Write a basic Expository Essay that includes
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An general thesis statement adequate details/ evidence to support thesis
 basic coherent (generally focused on topic/thesis) paragraphs
 simplistic progression of ideas to support topic/thesis
Effective and clear organizational patterns (essay structure) that includes
 A basic introduction
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Includes accurate information needed for the reader to understand; examples and explanations generally supports focus.
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Conclusion is simplistic and repeats the main ideas.
Purpose and Intended audience
 Demonstrates partial understanding of formal writing conventions (third-person, no contractions or personal pronouns, etc.).
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adequate use of Canadian English
Use of form
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Attempts to use transitional words and phrases to link ideas in writing.
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Partial use of the organizational pattern of an expository essay
Sentence Structure
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Generally demonstrates control of grammar, sentence and paragraph structure
Spelling and Word Choice
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Generally demonstrates control of mechanics (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, etc.)
Write a well-developed Expository
Essay that includes
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 a coherent thesis statement
Accurate, appropriate and convincing details/ evidence to support thesis
 unified and coherent (focused on topic/thesis) paragraphs
 Logical progression of ideas to support topic/thesis
Effective and clear organizational patterns (essay structure) that includes
 an interesting introduction
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Includes thorough, detailed, clear information needed for the reader to understand; examples and explanations directly supports focus.
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Conclusion is logical and restates the main ideas.
Purpose and Intended audience
 Demonstrates understanding of formal writing conventions (thirdperson, no contractions or personal pronouns, etc.).
 Appropriate use of Canadian
English
Use of form
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Uses transitional words and phrases to clearly link ideas in writing.
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Uses the organizational pattern of an expository essay
Sentence Structure
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Demonstrates appropriate control of grammar, sentence and paragraph structure
Spelling and Word Choice
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Demonstrates control of mechanics (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, etc.)
Write an Expository Essay that includes
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An insightful thesis statement
Thoughtful, appropriate and convincing details/ evidence to support thesis
 unified and coherent (purposefully focused on topic/thesis) paragraphs
 Strategic progression of ideas to support topic/thesis
Effective and clear organizational patterns (essay structure) that includes
 A compelling introduction
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Includes thorough, convincing, clear information needed for the reader to understand; examples and explanations directly supports focus.
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Conclusion is insightful and clarifies the main ideas.
Purpose and Intended audience
 Demonstrates a precise understanding of formal writing conventions (third-person, no contractions or personal pronouns, etc.).
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Appropriate use of Canadian
English
Use of form
 Strategically uses transitional words and phrases to link ideas in writing.
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Precise use of the organizational pattern of an expository essay
Sentence Structure
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Demonstrates precise control of grammar, sentence and paragraph structure
Spelling and Word Choice
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Demonstrates comprehensive control of mechanics (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, etc.)