KS3ENG6 Arguments, explanations and essays personal learning checklist
England KS3 English language · Writing
Short checks support knowledge; extended reading, writing, discussion and performance need demonstration and teacher judgement.
Name ____________________ Class __________ Date __________
Tick one box per statement. Red: need help. Amber: partly confident. Green: can do independently.
| I can | Red | Amber | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argument | |||
| Develop an arguable claim with reasons and evidence | |||
| Address a strong counterargument fairly | |||
| Use persuasive devices without treating them as proof | |||
| Distinguish association from a supported causal explanation | |||
| Essay development | |||
| Interpret an essay question and formulate a focused thesis | |||
| Develop an analytical paragraph using close evidence | |||
| Integrate context where it supports interpretation | |||
| Weigh more than one defensible interpretation | |||
| Judgement | |||
| Explain Macbeth's choices without erasing influence or responsibility | |||
| Develop an argument across linked paragraphs | |||
| Revise gaps and contradictions in reasoning | |||
| Attribute quotations and paraphrases appropriately | |||
Next revision priority: __________________________________________________