Emerging: I stated my opinion but didn't explain why

Developing: I gave one reason to support my opinion

Proficient: I gave multiple reasons and explained my thinking clearly

Mastery: I analysed different viewpoints and built a strong logical argument

Emerging: I mentioned sustainability but wasn't clear about what it means

Developing: I showed basic understanding of environmental issues

Proficient: I demonstrated good knowledge of sustainability concepts and their importance

Mastery: I showed deep understanding and connected sustainability to real-world examples

Emerging: I wrote my ideas but didn't try to convince the reader

Developing: I used some persuasive words and tried to convince the reader

Proficient: I used strong persuasive techniques and organised my ideas well

Mastery: I used sophisticated persuasive techniques and created a compelling argument

Emerging: I made many grammar mistakes that made my writing hard to understand

Developing: I made some grammar mistakes but my writing was mostly clear

Proficient: I used correct grammar and varied my sentence types

Mastery: I used excellent grammar and created engaging, varied sentences