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LOTE Rubric Maker - Example rubricStudents have explored different perspectives in Italian about the merits and disadvantages of single-sex schooling as opposed to co-ed schools. Their task is to write an essay in Italian giving their viewpoint on this question, and presenting their arguments coherently and persuasively.
The first element in this task is the use of RationaleTM software to create a map of ideas and arguments on this topic. Students use the software to note down arguments and evidence, group and connect ideas, clarify and structure arguments and evaluate strong and weak reasoning.
After planning and organising their ideas, students write their essay.
| Task title | Persuasive writing: co-ed or single-sex schools? | |
| Level | 6.0 | |
| Pathway & Language category: | Pathway 2 (Roman Alphabetical) | |
| Task Description | The students’ task is to write an essay in Italian giving their viewpoint on this question, and presenting their arguments coherently and persuasively.
The first element in this task is the use of RationaleTM software to create a map of ideas and arguments on this topic. Students use the software to note down arguments and evidence, group and connect ideas, clarify and structure arguments and evaluate strong and weak reasoning. They must do this partly in Italian.
After planning and organising their ideas, students write their essay.
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| Student products | 1. an argument map 2. a persuasive piece |
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 The focus of this product is using ICT for visualising thinking and Thinking. Students are permitted to write in English, however are encouraged to discuss and write in as much Italian as possible at this stage, to assist them in the next step. |
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| Performance table | 3 Columns. Performance descriptors: Unchanged | |
| Standards ordered by... | 'Domain/Dimension'' | |
| Statements beginning with... | 'The student...' For teacher assessment | |
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