Persuasive Writing | Assessment Task | Marking Guide | I Can Statements | Year 6

This persuasive writing assessment pack includes a Year 6 marking guide, I can statements, student rubric, and writing assessment task overview. The resources support teachers to assess Year 6 persuasive writing clearly and consistently using shared success criteria.

The ‘I Can Statements’ make it clear for students what is required to write a quality persuasive text. The success criteria are written in student friendly language and align to the C, B and A standards. Included is a self-assessment rubric for students to reflect on their final text before assessment.

The pack also includes a suggested Assessment Task overview which can be edited to add the topic/issue being studied in class. This task aligns with the marking guide.

This resource aligns with the Australian Curriculum Year 6 achievement standards for Writing and Creating persuasive texts.

What’s included:

• Marking guide aligned to Year 6 Australian Curriculum achievement standards.
• I Can statements aligned to the marking guide. Student friendly language.
• Self-assessment rubric for students based on the I Can Statements.
• Persuasive writing assessment task overview ready for you to add your topic/issue.
• Bonus: Persuasive Graphic Organiser / Planner.

Perfect for:

• Year 6 teachers assessing persuasive writing
• Heads of Departments (Curriculum) and Curriculum Leaders responsible for ensuring quality-assured curriculum implementation
• Clarifying expectations for persuasive writing quality with students
• Whole class instruction or small group support
• Australian Curriculum aligned teaching
• Supporting student reflection before marking
• Ensuring consistency of marking across classes and year level cohorts.

If you want consistent marking and helping your students to have more clarity around assessment, this pack is ready to use immediately. Add it to your teaching toolkit and ensure quality persuasive writing assessment today.