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Date: _______ Avg Score: _____

Piece: ______________________________________________________________ Genre:_____________________

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Focusing the Topic


- I can narrow my topic to one seed moment or clear
thesis statement.

Developing the Topic


- I can develop my topic through elaboration and use
of interesting supporting details.

Finding a Topic
- I can find a topic that is clear and memorable.

Using Details
- I can create pictures in the readers mind from the
beginning of the piece to the end. Those details
show understanding of the topic through personal
experience or research.

Organization
Lead
- I can create a lead to hook my readers attention
and draw them into my writing.
Using Sequence Words and Transition Words
- I can include a variety of carefully selected
sequence words and transition words which to guide
the reader through my piece and connect my ideas.
Structuring the Body
- I can sequence events and important points
logically, as well as slow down to spotlight important
events and speed up to move the reader along.
The End
- I can sum up my thinking in a natural, thoughtful,
and convincing way. I can anticipate and answer any
lingering questions the reader may have.

WordChoice
Using Strong and Specific Words
-I can chose strong and specific verbs, adjectives,
and adverbs to make the meaning clear to my reader.
-I can use vocabulary words and content words
appropriately.
Use of Literary Techniques
- I can creatively and effectively use literary
techniques such as alliteration, simile, and metaphor
which makes the piece a pleasure to read.

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Voice
Establishing a Tone
- I can show that I care about my topic because my
writing is expressive and I show that I am passionate
and an authority on my topic.
Conveying the Purpose
- I can make clear my reason for creating the piece.
Creating a Connection to the Audience
- I can speak directly to my reader and show that I
understand what my reader needs to know.

SentenceFluency

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Varying Sentence Types


- I can use an effective mix of long, complex
sentences and short, simple ones.

Capturing a Smooth and Rhythmic Flow


- I can write a piece that is easy to read out loud and
create a pleasing rhythm.

Breaking the Rules to Create Fluency


- I can break the rules of standard English to create
interest and impact.

Conventions

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Punctuation
- I can use periods, question marks, and exclamation
points accurately and follow the rules for dialogue.

Grammar
- I can form grammatically correct phrases and
sentences and follow the rules of standard English.

Spelling
- I can spell high frequency and vocabulary words
correctly and less familiar words they way they
sound.
Capitalization
- I can use capital letters accurately and know how to
capitalize proper names, titles, and the first word in a
sentence.

Paragraphing
- I can follow the rules for paragraphing skillfully.

Presentation
Handwriting
- I can use handwriting that is clear and legible and
have appropriate spacing between words.
Use of White Space
- I can frame my writing within the left and right

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margins of the page and there are no smudges,


cross-outs, dark eraser marks, or tears on the paper.
Heading
- I can use the appropriate heading for my piece.

Habits

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- I can work independently and maintain writing


stamina during Writers Workshop..

- I can complete a writing project within the given


time.

- I can independently workshop a piece through the


writing process.

My Strengths:

My Goal:

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