Grade

Standard

Text Structure

Prewriting Strategies

Revising Skills

Revising

Tools

Editing Skills

Editing Tools

Publishing

Full Year

Respond to a Prompt

5 Paragraph Essay;

Introduction

3 Supporting Paragraphs & Conclusion

(Paragraphs to be a Minimum of 5 Sentences and 3 Supporting Details)

Main Idea is Well Developed with Supporting Evidence

All Sentences on Topic

Evidence of Voice/Writers Purpose

Journal Response with Evidence of Voice

Open Response Essay with Supporting Evidence

Descriptive Paragraph

Summary/

Paraphrasing Paragraph

Personal Narrative

Narrative Story:

Plot, Character, Setting

Expository Writing:

Informational, Comparative,

Problem/Solution

Persuasive Essay:

With Goals & Reasons

Friendly Letter (Review)

Poetry – Simple Sense of Detail

Research Report

Sense of Audience

Discussion

Brainstorming List

Quick Writes

Webbing

Story Map

Sequence Chart

Time Line

Venn Diagram

KWL Chart

Graphic Organizers:

Main Idea & Details

Outline:

Topic/Subtopic/

Fact/Details

Interesting Opening

  Introductory Phrases

Precise Word Choice

Descriptive/Sensory Words

Figurative Language:

Simile, Alliteration

Add Supporting Details

Add Variety of Examples

Sentence Variety

Combine Sentences

Use of Introductory Phrases

Change Sentence Order

Delete Repetitions & Off-Topic Sentences

Order Information

Add Dialogue

Precise Transitions

Read Aloud to Self

Author’s Chair

Peer Revising (Individual or Group)

Revising Checklist

Word Lists

Thesaurus

Teacher Conference

Capitals

End Marks

Commas

(Dates, Series, Phrases, Appositives)

Quotation Marks

Apostrophe

Subject/Verb Agreement

Sentence Structure (Fragments & Run On Sentences)

Correct Use of:

Possessives

Pronoun Reference

Adjectives/Adverbs

Verbs-Tense & Irregular

Personal Word Lists

Editing Checklists

Peer Editing

Proofreading Marks

Colored Pencils

Have a Go Spelling

Resident Expert: Spelling, Capitals, Punctuation, Grammar

Dictionary/

Thesaurus

Journal Entry

Essay

Typed Format

Book Format

Share/Read Aloud

Illustration

Diorama

Letter

Oral Report

Anthology

Magazine Article

New Article

Elements of Writing

Topic Development

Organization

Sentence Structure

Vocabulary

Conventions

Grammar/Mechanics

* Exemplary

4

□  Topic is creatively stated

□  Well-developed and thoughtful paragraphs enhance topic

□  Wide variety of supporting details with examples

□  Purposeful use of paragraphing

□  Complex organizational structure

□  Sophisticated use of transitions enhances writer’s purpose

□  Sentence structure contributes to voice and tone

□  Sentences are purposefully chosen for effect

□  Thoughtful word choice enhances writer’s purpose

□  Creative use of sensory words and/or figurative language contributes to voice or tone

□  Use of conventions enhances writer’s purpose

□  Spelling errors show evidence of risk-taking

□  Sophisticated use of tense

* Exemplary writing must represent independent writing.  All standards for proficient writing must be met in addition to the exemplary standards.  

Proficient

3

□  Topic is clearly stated and well developed

□  All sentences are on topic

□  Adequate number and choice of details support the topic

□  Five paragraphs with precise and engaging introduction, body and conclusion

□  Ideas are logical and sequential

□  Individual paragraphs are well organized to convey writer’s purpose

□  Precise use of transitions

□  Evidence of compound and/or complex sentences

□  Sentences vary in type and length

□  Precise and varied word choice supports writer’s purpose

□  Effective use of sensory words and figurative language 

□  Correct use of capitalization and punctuation

□  Grade level words are spelled correctly

□  Correct use of subject/verb agreement and verb tenses

□  Correct pronoun reference,  plurals and possessives

Developing

2

□  Topic is not clearly stated and/or well developed

□  Most sentences are on topic

□  Limited number of details to support topic

□  Unclear or incomplete  introduction, body, and conclusion

□  Some ideas are logical and sequential

□  Individual paragraphs do not effectively convey writer’s purpose

□  Limited use of transitions

□  Limited use of compound and/or complex sentences

□  Lacks sentence variety

□  Some variety of word choice

□  Word choice does not adequately support topic

□  Occasional use of sensory words and/or figurative language

□  Some errors in capitalization and punctuation

□  Occasional errors in spelling grade level words

□  Inconsistent use of subject/verb agreement and verb tense

□  Inconsistent use of pronoun reference, plurals and possessives

Beginning

1

□  Topic is not stated and/or developed

□  Few sentences are on topic

□  Inadequate number of details and examples to support topic

□  Inadequate introduction, body, and conclusion

□  Ideas are not logical or sequential

□  Writer’s purpose is unclear

□  No sentence variety

□  Uses incomplete and/or run on sentences

□  Basic and/or repetitive word choice

□  Word choice does not support topic

□  Lacks use of sensory words and/or figurative language

□  Numerous errors in capitalization, punctuation

□  Spelling errors interfere with meaning

□  Frequent errors using parts of speech

0

□  Writing Sample Not Scored -  Off Topic, Illegible or Blank   Please explain in comment section

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