Student

Grade 6

Writing

Information

Checklist s Checklists specific to the genre.

Clear, concrete,

Items grouped by writing stage to support the entire writing process.

Progress boxes to help students set

student

goals and measure

friendly

progress.

language and illustrations.

Checklist items scaffolded into essential, important, and advanced items to support differentiation.

Designed to complement research-based writing frameworks such as 6+1 Traits and Writers Workshop

Student Writing Checklist: Information Writing About this Resource Students can use these writing checklists as a reference to remember the elements of effective information writing. There are specific checklists for Ideas, Organization, and Craft so that students have support throughout the prewriting, drafting, and revision stages of the writing process and are not overwhelmed by having so many items at once. Each checklist is divided into Essential, Important, and Advanced elements to support differentiation for various levels of writers in the classroom.

Table of Contents Information: Ideas Checklist …….………………………… 1 Information: Organization Checklist ………………………. 2 Information: Craft Checklist …………….…………………… 3

Grade 6

Writing Checklist Grade 6

Name:

Writing Genre:

Writing Trait:

Information

Ideas

Date: Got it! Working on it Not yet

ESSENTIAL

1. Clear Main Idea

I can clearly convey the main idea of my writing through arguments, explanations, stories or procedural passages. W.6.2.B Develop the topic…

2. Variety of Information

I have selected multiple types of information to explain my main idea. W.6.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources…

IMPORTANT

3. Cited, Credible Evidence

I have selected the sources that are most credible and can cite where they came from. W.6.8: … assess the credibility of each source…

ADVANCED

4. Most Relevant Evidence

I have selected which information best supports the ideas I’m trying to explain. W.6.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources…

5. Consideration of Audience

I have thought about my audience, their prior knowledge of the topic and have gathered information in order to help their understanding. W.6.4: … are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

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Writing Checklist Grade 6

Name:

Writing Genre:

Writing Trait:

Information

Organization

Date: Got it! Working on it Not yet

ESSENTIAL

1. Introduction that Invites

I have an engaging introduction that lets readers know what my writing is about. W.6.2.A: Introduce a topic…

2. Clear Sequence of Ideas

I sequenced the ideas and information in my writing in a way that makes it easy for readers to follow along with and understand my ideas. W.6.4: Produce clear and coherent writing…

3. Strong, Thought-Provoking Conclusion

I have a satisfying conclusion that leaves readers with a sense of closure and a final insight for readers to consider. W.6.2.F: Provide a concluding statement or section…

IMPORTANT

4. Transitions that Connect

I used clear transitions between paragraphs to help readers understand how my ideas are connected. W.6.2.C: Use appropriate transition to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts…

5. Purposeful Structure

I used the most appropriate text-structure to convey my information. W.6.4: in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task …

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Writing Checklist Grade 6

Name:

Date:

Writing Genre:

Writing Trait:

Got it!

Information

Craft

Working on it Not yet

ESSENTIAL

1. Formal Tone

I used a formal tone in my writing that is appropriate for both my audience and the task. W.6.2.E: Establish and maintain a formal style

2. Important Vocabulary

I used vocabulary that was specific to my topic and made sure to help my readers understand important terms in my writing. W.6.2.D: Use … domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.

3. Grammar and Conventions

I correctly used punctuation and parts of speech in order to effectively express the ideas in my writing. L.6.1: Demonstrate command of … grammar and usage… L.6.2: Demonstrate command of … punctuation…

IMPORTANT

4. Enhanced Understanding

I included details, comparisons, and/or images that enhance a reader’s understanding of the topic. W.6.2.B: Develop the topic…

5. Word Choice

I carefully chose words to convey my ideas and unique style. W.6.2.D: Use precise language…

6. Sentence Variety

I used a variety of sentence structures and types that create an interesting, smooth flow of ideas. W.6.3.A: Vary sentence patterns….

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