Writing
Grade 4
My story will be very good if I have thoughtful and specific content and organize my writing. That means I should
q follow the directions given in the writing prompt;
q stay focused on the events in my story (plot);
q elaborate by using specific details to describe characters, settings, and events;
q organize my writing so it has a beginning, a middle, and an end;
q organize my writing in paragraphs; and
q use words that help show how the events in the story are connected.
My story will be very good if I have an interesting style. That means I should
q show that I care about my story;
q use words and phrases that help the reader imagine the characters, setting, and events; and
q use different types of sentences.
My story will be very good if I follow conventions in writing. That means I should
q follow the rules of correct English usage (for example, correct pronouns for subjects, correct verb endings, subject-verb agreement),
q spell words correctly,
q use correct capitalization,
q use correct punctuation (periods, commas, quotation marks, question marks),
q write complete sentences, and
q show where new paragraphs begin.
Writing
Grade 4
My writing will be very good if I have thoughtful and specific content and organize my writing. That means I should
q follow the directions given in the writing prompt;
q narrow my topic;
q stay focused on my main ideas,
q elaborate by using reasons, well-chosen and specific details, examples, and/or experiences to support my ideas;
q include information that is interesting, thoughtful, and necessary for my audience to know;
q organize my writing so that there is an opening/introduction, a middle, and a conclusion;
q organize my writing in paragraphs; and
q use words that help show how my ideas are connected.
My writing will be very good if I have an interesting style. That means I should
q show that I care about my topic,
q use language that fits my audience and purpose,
q use words and phrases that help the reader understand my ideas, and
q use different types of sentences.
My writing will be very good if I follow conventions in writing. That means I should
q follow the rules of correct English usage (for example, correct pronoun for subject, verb endings, subject-verb agreement),
q spell words correctly,
q use correct capitalization,
q use correct punctuation (periods, commas, quotation marks, question marks),
q write complete sentences, and
q show where new paragraphs begin.