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							Writing test for argumentative essay higher level 
							Hi, Please enjoy this test, the marking guide I use is :
Writing - part 1 (5 marks)
Below an outline of how marks would be distributed for essay outline. 
Thesis statement – stating point of view and written in 3rd person – 2 marks
Body para 1 – topic sentence – 1 mark
Body para 2 – topic sentence – 1 mark
Body para 3 – counter arg – 1 mark /refutation – 1 mark
Concl – re-statement thesis  - 1 mark
Supporting points – in body paragraphs-  (2 marks)
Writing  part 2 –      (15 marks)
Introduction (3 marks)
General statement funnelling to more specific statements 
Clear thesis statement
Body  (3 x 3 marks per paragraph)
Arguments consistent with thesis statement
Clear topic sentences
Strong supporting sentences
Counter argument  (2 Marks)
Clear/well considered
Conclusion (1 Mark) 
Re-statement of ideas/ fanning out to a general statement
 
							
							
							
							 Level:advanced 
    
     Age: 14-17
    
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