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Student Checklist - Teacher Checklist Reading Writing

Use the checklist
as you write.

(I) Introduces the 0-missing or off-topic Topic

main topic by 1-clear/accurate topic sentence and introduction
providing a well /1
written statement..

R) Restate the 0-no restate or missing key words Main I dea

Question by using 1-includes all important words
important words
from the question /2
or prompt.

(A) Answer All 0-incorrect, off-topic, or partial answer

parts of the 1-answered all parts correctly /1
question.

(C) Cite - Include 0-missing or does not support the answer Supporting
evidence / 1-cited evidence partially supports the answer details
examples from the 2-cited evidence fully supports the answer
text to support
your ideas and /2
opinions.

QUOTE FROM
TEXT
/4
(E) Explain what 0-missing
the evidence / 1-explanation was attempted but needs more detail.
examples prove in 2-thorough and concise explanation /2
YOUR OWN
WORDS

(S) Sum it Up - 0-not evident/needs improvement Closing

Use a closing that 1-includes a closing that sums up the paragraph
relates to your /1
topic sentence.

Transitions O-missing cite leads and/or explanation leads Transition

1-Used Cite leads and Explanation Leads words or
phrases

/1
Uses correct 0-multiple errors Mechanics
capitalization., 1-minimal errors or no errors
grammar, /1
punctuation,
spelling

Comments: Reading Writing

Score: Score:


/5 /10