Informative: Grades 9-10 (PDF Format)

Pottsgrove School District
______________________________________________________ Student Name + = Yes ✓ = Not Yet Gr. Informative Writing 9 -­‐ 10 _______________________________________ I Can Do It!
Student Teacher Name Peer Teacher My writing… This writing… This writing… Teacher Comments 1. uses parallel structure (L.1.a) 2. uses a variety of sentence structures (L.1.b) 3. uses colons and semicolons appropriately (L.2.a,b) 4. spells all words correctly (L.2.c) 5. uses grammar, punctuation, and capitalization correctly (L.1) 6. formats properly using MLA or APA (L.3.a) 7. uses appropriate and precise vocabulary (L.4.c) 8. clearly introduces a relevant single topic with in the first paragraph (W.2.a) (Keystones) 9. shows an awareness of the audience (Keystones) 10. maintains a consistent and appropriate tone (Keystones) 11. organizes topic logically throughout paper (W.2.a) (Keystones) supports topic with evidence (W.2.b) 12. •
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facts extended definitions concrete details quotations examples (W.2.b) 13. concludes with a statement or paragraph that follows from and supports the topic (W.2.f) 14. shows an understanding of the topic’s possible significance and implications beyond a simple summary of topic (W.2.f)