Writing+Conventions

** IDEAS ** ** ORGANIZATION ** ** VOICE ** ** WORD CHOICE ** ** SENTENCE FLUENCY ** ** CONVENTIONS ** ** PRESENTATION **
 * __ WRITING CONVENTIONS __**
 * Paper has clear focus and holds reader’s attention
 * Topic is narrow and manageable
 * Details support main idea
 * Ideas are fresh and original
 * Offers insight that goes beyond the obvious
 * Inviting introduction and satisfying conclusion
 * Thoughtful transitions connect ideas
 * Logical sequencing
 * Original title that captures the theme
 * Keeps purpose and audience in mind
 * Strongly connects with audience
 * Includes personal details, when relevant, to enhance ideas
 * Expository writing shows commitment to topic and careful selection of accurate information
 * Persuasive writing establishes clear point of view and language targets chosen audience
 * Narrative writing is personal and engaging, reflecting author’s point of view
 * Powerful and engaging words
 * Wording is precise, interesting, natural, and effective
 * Words are specific and accurate so reader clearly understands writer’s intentions
 * Specific nouns and lively verbs
 * Language enhances meaning and clarifies understanding
 * Writing has an easy and natural rhythm
 * Well-built sentences with strong and varied structure
 * Varied sentence length (uses simple, compound, and complex sentences)
 * Varied sentence beginnings to add variety
 * Promotes fluent oral reading
 * Appropriate spelling and capitalization
 * Punctuation is accurate and creative and guides the reader
 * Correct grammar and usage contribute to style
 * Proper paragraphing
 * Conventions may be manipulated for stylistic effect when used carefully
 * Appropriate font and font size
 * One-inch margins
 * Effective integration of illustrations, charts, etc., when appropriate, to clarify meaning