Writing
Continuum
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1
Ideas
I use colourful lines to express my ideas.
Voice
Sentence
Fluency
Organization
Word Choice
Conventions
I use a tool for writing.
I use colour.
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2
Ideas
Voice
Sentence
Fluency
Organization
Word Choice
Conventions
I colour in the lines and use colour in a planned way.
I draw shapes.
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3
Ideas
I draw details that show who, what and where.
Voice
I draw to show feelings.
Sentence
Fluency
Organization
I make a drawing that tells a story.
Word Choice
Conventions
I use tools to draw a recognizable picture.
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4
Ideas
I use letters and drawings to show my details.
Voice
I show feelings in my picture.
Sentence
Fluency
Organization
I print letters beside my pictures.
Word Choice
Conventions
I am trying to print letters.
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5
Ideas
I have a picture and words that tell a story.
Voice
Sentence
Fluency
I use words to complete a sentence.
Organization
I write in a well ordered meaningful way.
I find a hook to move my writing from one place to another.
Word Choice
Conventions
I can read my printing.
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6
Ideas
Voice
I use pictures to show more than one idea (who, what and
where).
I put many details in my pictures.
I show feeling in my picture.
Sentence
Fluency
Organization
I show a beginning, middle and end with pictures and
words.
Word Choice
Conventions
I sound out my spelling.
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7
Ideas
I stay on topic.
Voice
The happy faces in my drawing demonstrate my voice.
Sentence
Fluency
I can write a sentence.
Organization
I have a beginning in my writing.
Word Choice
I use everyday words when I write.
Conventions
I space my words evenly and spell simple words the right
way.
I use a capital at the beginning of a sentence and a period
at the end of a sentence.
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8
Ideas
I write more than one detail.
Voice
Sentence
Fluency
Organization
I order my ideas to make sense.
Word Choice
I have spaces between my words.
Conventions
I have a beginning, middle and end.
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9
Ideas
I draw a picture with labels.
Voice
I write with voice.
Sentence
Fluency
I write a sentence that sounds smooth.
Organization
I have a strong ending.
Word Choice
I use colourful, juicy words.
Conventions
I use capitals in the right places.
I have vivid details and stay on topic.
I use just -right words.
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10
Ideas
I write from my own experiences.
Voice
I’m excited about the topic.
I stay on topic with evidence and have a clear message.
I can hear my writing voice.
Sentence
Fluency
Organization
I draw pictures with labels, titles and ordered details.
Word Choice
Conventions
I spell most of my words correctly.
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11
Ideas
Voice
Sentence
Fluency
I write sentences of different lengths.
Organization
I use a title.
I write sentences that begin with different words.
I have a bold beginning.
Word Choice
Conventions
I spell most words correctly.
I use punctuation in the right places (. ! ?).
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12
Ideas
I stay on topic.
Voice
I write so it sounds like me.
I write clear details.
I show that I care about the topic.
Sentence
Fluency
I write smooth sounding sentences with different lengths.
Organization
I have a bold beginning.
I write different types of sentences (? ! .).
I keep my ideas in an order that works well.
Word Choice
Conventions
I use capitals and punctuation in the right places.
I spell most of my words correctly.
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13
Ideas
I write a clear message.
Voice
I show my passion for the topic.
I stay on topic.
I show my personality.
Sentence
Fluency
Organization
I order my sentences so they make sense.
Word Choice
Conventions
I use capitals for proper names and places.
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14
Ideas
Voice
Sentence
Fluency
I narrow my writing focus.
I use original ideas.
I am excited about the topic.
My writing has personality in it.
I use uncommon ways to construct a sentence.
I keep my events well ordered.
Organization
I write good transitions from event to event with a “mighty
middle”.
I wrap up my writing nicely.
Word Choice
I use a few carefully chosen words for a big impact.
Conventions
I use correct spelling and use punctuation in the right
places.
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15
Ideas
I write from my own experiences.
Voice
I show my personality.
Sentence
Fluency
I show my passion for the topic.
I use a variety of sentence beginnings and lengths.
Organization
Word Choice
I use engaging language.
Conventions
I spell most words correctly.
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16
Ideas
I use vivid details and stay focussed on my topic.
Voice
I sound like a writer by showing my personality.
I keep my message clear.
I show my excitement about the topic.
Sentence
Fluency
Organization
Word Choice
Conventions
I keep my ideas ordered from the beginning to the end.
I use rich words to create vivid images for the reader.
I use “just-right” words and phrases and hear poetry in my
phrases.
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17
Ideas
Voice
Sentence
Fluency
Organization
I stay focussed on a topic and provide a clear message.
I create vivid details so that the reader can “live” the
experience.
I sound like a writer and connect with the reader.
I show excitement about the topic.
I make my sentences smooth and my sentences are well
built.
I change my sentence length and begin sentences with
different words.
I use a strong hook to capture the reader’s attention.
I put my ideas in order.
Word Choice
I use vivid descriptions with colourful, “juicy” words.
Conventions
I spell most words correctly.
I use fresh, original word combinations.
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17
CONT’D
CONT’D
Ideas
Voice
Sentence
Fluency
Organization
I stay focussed on a topic and provide a clear message.
I create vivid details so that the reader can “live” the
experience.
I sound like a writer and connect with the reader.
I show excitement about the topic.
I make my sentences smooth and my sentences are well
built.
I change my sentence length and begin sentences with
different words.
I use a strong hook to capture the reader’s attention.
I put my ideas in order.
Word Choice
I use vivid descriptions with colourful, “juicy” words.
Conventions
I spell most words correctly.
I use fresh, original word combinations.
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18
Ideas
I write clear details.
Voice
I write so readers will enjoy my piece of writing.
Sentence
Fluency
I write so it sounds great when you read it out loud.
Organization
I write in paragraphs.
Word Choice
I choose words that the reader will like.
Conventions
I spell most words correctly.
I focus on a narrow topic.
I write so that you can hear me.
I make well-built sentences that flow brilliantly.
I choose words carefully to make detailed pictures.
I use capitals and periods in the right places.
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18
CONT’D
CONT’D
Ideas
I write clear details.
Voice
I write so readers will enjoy my piece of writing.
Sentence
Fluency
I write so it sounds great when you read it out loud.
Organization
I write in paragraphs.
Word Choice
I choose words that the reader will like.
Conventions
I spell most words correctly.
I focus on a narrow topic.
I write so that you can hear me.
I make well-built sentences that flow brilliantly.
I choose words carefully to make detailed pictures.
I use capitals and periods in the right places.
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19
Ideas
I narrow the focus and stay on topic.
Voice
I use words that capture the mood of the piece.
Sentence
Fluency
I build solid sentences of different lengths.
Organization
I order my events in a sensible way.
Word Choice
Conventions
I provide clear details.
I make connections with the reader and sound like a writer.
I start sentences in different ways.
I hook the reader into reading “what comes next”.
I paint pictures with my words and establish a mood with
my words.
I choose “just-right” words to make my writing more
believable.
I use correct spelling and paragraphs.
I use correct grammar most of the time.
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20
Ideas
I narrow a topic and make it small enough to handle
thoroughly.
I include a clear message.
Voice
Sentence
Fluency
Organization
Word Choice
I show the reader that I care about the topic.
I show my personality and use details to connect with the
reader.
I write so my piece is easily read out loud.
I make sure that my sentences are well built.
I write strong sentences with different lengths.
I write strong sentences that begin in different ways.
I make sure that details are in the right places.
I make sure there is a strong beginning, middle and end
and my writing is in a logical order.
I use “juicy”, powerful words.
I paint vivid pictures with my words.
I use fresh, original word combinations.
Conventions
I show that I can proofread or edit my work to make it
stronger.
I use most grammar conventions correctly.
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21
Ideas
I show that I know a lot about the topic.
Voice
I use words with the right amount of energy to make the
writing come alive.
Sentence
Fluency
I start my sentences in interesting ways.
Organization
I stay focused and develop the ideas in my writing.
I write in a well ordered meaningful way.
I find transitions to move my writing from one place to another.
Word Choice
I use powerful words to create pictures for my reader to
see.
Conventions
I follow conventions to make my writing easy to read.
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21
CONT’D
CONT’D
Ideas
I show that I know a lot about the topic.
Voice
I use words with the right amount of energy to make the
writing come alive.
Sentence
Fluency
I start my sentences in interesting ways.
Organization
I stay focused and develop the ideas in my writing.
I write in a well ordered meaningful way.
I find transitions to move my writing from one place to another.
Word Choice
I use powerful words to create pictures for my reader to
see.
Conventions
I follow conventions to make my writing easy to read.