HSC Minimum Standards

Year 10 Persuasive Writing

Beginning in Year 10, students across the state are required to sit the online HSC Minimum Standards tests, in order to demonstrate their skills in reading, writing and numeracy. Recently, our Year 10 students sat their tests. Below are pieces written by students in the current Year 10 cohort who achieved a Level 3 or 4, which is the highest band possible. 

Individuals performing at this level typically produce a broad range of texts using appropriate writing conventions, features and grammatical structures. They write appropriately for the audience and purpose using logically constructed and coherently linked paragraphs. They select the appropriate formal or informal language for the context, and use vocabulary appropriately. They use tenses and complex sentences which match the purpose of the writing. They use punctuation accurately and effectively to ensure meaning is clear. They accurately spell frequently used words and use strategies to spell less familiar words.

We commend our students for their efforts and wish to celebrate their persuasive writing.

Esther Bouchier

English Teacher