Help your students take their argument writing to the next level with this scaffolded Bump It Up Wall resource! Designed to make progress visible, this tool supports students in building stronger claims, organising ideas, using evidence effectively, and responding to counterarguments with confidence.
Aligned to both the Common Core (W.6.1–W.9-10.5) and the Australian Curriculum v9 (AC9E6LE05–AC9E9LE06), this resource is perfect for any middle school teacher looking to improve student outcomes in persuasive or argument writing.
This resource includes two complete sets of 10 scaffolded argument writing exemplars, with leveled success criteria, “I can” statements, and curriculum codes. Perfect for helping students in Grades 6–9 / Years 6–9 grow from simple opinions to sophisticated, evidence-based arguments.
✅ What’s Included:
- 10 levelled writing exemplars using the prompt: “Should schools ban mobile phones (cell phones) during the school day?”
- Clear, student-friendly “I can” statements for each level
- Differentiated success criteria aligned to curriculum progression
- EDITABLE Powerpoint to make exemplars and success criteria perfect for your classroom.
- EDITABLE teacher and student marking rubrics
- Bump It Up Wall display materials
- Ready-to-print US Version: Uses “cell phone” terminology and US spelling
- Ready-to-Print Australian Version: Uses “mobile phone” and Australian spelling
- Perfect for visible learning, writing rubrics, goal setting, and conferencing
Why Teachers Love It:
✔ Clear growth from basic to advanced writing
✔ Saves time with ready-to-display samples and criteria
✔ Promotes student ownership and reflection
✔ Supports both US and Australian classrooms in one resource
