Gr.
6
Informative Writing
1.
uses pronouns correctly (L.1.a,b,c,d) (PSSA)
2.
uses punctuation correctly (L.2.a) (PSSA)
3.
spells words correctly (L.2.b) (PSSA)
4.
varies sentence structure (L.3.a)
5.
writes in a consistent style/tone (L.3.b)
6.
7.
8.
Student
Peer
Teacher
My writing...
This writing...
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(PSSA)
uses grade appropriate/domain specific
vocabulary (L.6)
explains the topic using definitions,
comparisons/contrasts, cause/effect, or
classifications (W.2.a)
develops the topic with concrete details,
quotations, and examples (W.2.b)
9.
writes in an organized format (W.4) (PSSA)
10.
seeks peer editing (W.5)
11.
demonstrates the use of technology in
the research/final product (W.6)
12.
provides evidence from other sources
(W.9)
Gr.
7
Informative Writing
1.
varies sentence structure (simple,
complex, compound) (L.1.b)
2.
uses punctuation correctly (L.2) (PSSA)
3.
spells correctly (L.2.b) (PSSA)
4.
5.
6.
7.
Student
Peer
Teacher
My writing...
This writing...
This writing...
uses grade appropriate/domain specific
vocabulary (L.4) (L.6)
uses consistent formal
style/tone/organization (L.3.b) (PSSA)
writes informational text conveying ideas
relevant to the content (W.2) (PSSA)
introduces the topic clearly by explaining
the concepts in an organized manner
(W.2.a) (PSSA)
8.
9.
develops the topic with relevant facts,
definitions, examples, details, quotes
from sources (W.2.b) (PSSA)
uses appropriate transitions to clarify
points or facts (W.2.c)
10.
maintains a formal writing style (W.2.e)
11.
provides a conclusion which draws
evidence from the text to support
analysis (W.2.f) (W.9.b)
Gr.
8
1.
2.
Informative Writing
uses capitalization correctly (L.2) (PSSA)
4.
uses punctuation correctly (commas,
dashes, ellipsis’) (L.2.a) (PSSA)
5.
spells correctly (L.2.c) (PSSA)
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Peer
Teacher
My writing...
This writing...
This writing...
applies the conventions of English
grammar and usage correctly (L.1) (PSSA)
uses gerunds, participles, and infinitives
correctly (L.1.a)
3.
6.
Student
uses grade appropriate/domain specific
vocabulary (L.4) (L.6)
demonstrates an understanding of
figurative language (L.5)
conveys an idea clearly supported by
informational text (W.2) (PSSA)
develops the topic in an organized,
detailed style (W.4) (PSSA)
seeks guidance from peers/adults
throughout the writing process (W.5)
conducts research for topic-related
evidence (W.7)
gathers relevant evidence through
numerous sources avoiding plagiarism
(W.8)
13.
supports analysis/reflection through
informational text (W.9)