Assignment: ASMT 5: Persuasive Paragraph (Future Tense and Modals of Uncertainty)

2024-25 BEGINNER ELL-B with Ms. Evangelista
2025-02-03T18:35:09Z

Due: Feb 14, 2025 by 2:03pm

Write a persuasive paragraph to convince your classmates to start a healthy habit or stop an unhealthy habit. Be sure to use the future tense and at least 3 modals of uncertainty. Make sure you have a clear topic sentence, three key details and a concluding sentence.

Persuasive Health Paragraph Rubric: Future Tense and Modals of Uncertainty

Scoring Guide:

Criteria | 3 Points (Excellent) | 2 Points (Developing) | 1 Point (Needs Improvement)
Language Usage: Future Tense | Consistently and accurately uses multiple future tense forms (will, going to) with precise grammatical control | Uses future tense with some minor errors or limited variety | Minimal or incorrect use of future tense forms
Modals of Uncertainty | Skillfully incorporates 2-3 modals of uncertainty (might, could, may, should, will likely, will probably) demonstrating nuanced understanding | Uses 1-2 modals of uncertainty with some imprecision | Does not use modals of uncertainty
Topic Sentence | Clear, compelling topic sentence that directly introduces the health habit with strong predictive language | Somewhat clear topic sentence with partial focus on health habit | Vague or unfocused topic sentence
Supporting Details | Three well-developed, specific details that logically support the main argument using future-focused language | Two somewhat relevant details with limited predictive elements | One or fewer underdeveloped supporting details
Concluding Sentence | Strong concluding sentence that reinforces the main argument and future potential | Weak concluding sentence with partial connection to main idea | Minimal or irrelevant concluding sentence
Grammar and mechanics | Demonstrates near-perfect grammar, punctuation, and spelling | Several grammatical errors that slightly affect readability | Significant grammatical errors that interfere with comprehension

Total Points: 18

16-18 Points: Excellent

13-15 Points: Proficient

10-12 Points: Developing

Below 10 Points: Needs Significant Improvement

Write a persuasive paragraph to convince your classmates to start a healthy habit or stop an unhealthy habit. Be sure to use the future tense and at least 3 modals of uncertainty. Make sure you have a clear topic sentence, three key details and a concluding sentence.

Persuasive Health Paragraph Rubric: Future Tense and Modals of Uncertainty

Scoring Guide:

Criteria | 3 Points (Excellent) | 2 Points (Developing) | 1 Point (Needs Improvement)
Language Usage: Future Tense | Consistently and accurately uses multiple future tense forms (will, going to) with precise grammatical control | Uses future tense with some minor errors or limited variety | Minimal or incorrect use of future tense forms
Modals of Uncertainty | Skillfully incorporates 2-3 modals of uncertainty (might, could, may, should, will likely, will probably) demonstrating nuanced understanding | Uses 1-2 modals of uncertainty with some imprecision | Does not use modals of uncertainty
Topic Sentence | Clear, compelling topic sentence that directly introduces the health habit with strong predictive language | Somewhat clear topic sentence with partial focus on health habit | Vague or unfocused topic sentence
Supporting Details | Three well-developed, specific details that logically support the main argument using future-focused language | Two somewhat relevant details with limited predictive elements | One or fewer underdeveloped supporting details
Concluding Sentence | Strong concluding sentence that reinforces the main argument and future potential | Weak concluding sentence with partial connection to main idea | Minimal or irrelevant concluding sentence
Grammar and mechanics | Demonstrates near-perfect grammar, punctuation, and spelling | Several grammatical errors that slightly affect readability | Significant grammatical errors that interfere with comprehension

Total Points: 18

16-18 Points: Excellent

13-15 Points: Proficient

10-12 Points: Developing

Below 10 Points: Needs Significant Improvement