The Art of Writing


Evaluation
Print out the checklist below to help you evaluate your story. 
Don't forget to answer the reflection questions below the table.
Conventions
Fluency
Organization
Capitalization
Word Choice
Ideas
          My paragraphs are sound.

          I have used correct grammar.

          I have used correct punctuation.

          Periods are at the end of my sentences.

          I have quotation marks around dialogue.

          My spelling is correct.

          My handwriting is legible.
 

          My sentences begin in different ways.

          The meaning of each of my sentences is clear.

          My sentences flow and use correct grammar.

          My sentences are complete.
 

          My introduction is exciting and inviting.

          My ideas flow and are well connected.

          I have a satisfying conclusion.
 

          I have capitalized the first word in each sentence.

          I have capitalized people and pet names.

          I have capitalized cities, states, and places.

          I have capitalized titles of books, movies, et cetera.
 

          I used a lot of describing words.

          My words paint pictures in the reader's mind.

          I used synonyms to add variety.

          I used similes and metaphors.
 

          I used brainstorming or a story map to create and organize ideas.

          My ideas are written in my own words.

          My details give the reader important information.

          My ideas relate to one another.

          I have listened to suggestions from the teacher or peer writers.

          I made my character seem real to the reader.
 

Think about how you have written stories in the past.  What did 
you do differently as you wrote this story?  Do you think this 
story is better than others you have written?  What did you find to be most helpful?
Introduction Task 1 Task 2
Task 3 Evaluation Conclusion